Broiled Asparagus With Cardamom And Orange

The asparagus was broiled using butter with its rich golden hue and velvety texture, in place of olive oil.

Butters aroma, is a delightful blend of nuttiness and creaminess, that fills the air with warmth and anticipation.

Cardamom is add to the melted butter, and it adds a blend of minty freshness and spicy warmth, which adds depth and character to both sweet and savory dishes, like this Broiled Asparagus With Cardamom And Orange.

As for the orange zest it’s not only added for a pop of color but also for its invigorating zesty citrusy flavor and aroma that awakens your taste buds and leaves a lingering sense of wow, that bite was delicious.

The orange juice that is added before serving, brings a refreshing tanginess of sweet and sour notes. And the orange marmalade continues the sweetens as it adds a touch of bitterness.

All those flavors combined help temper the grassy, nutty but mildly bitter taste of asparagus.

Broiled Asparagus With Cardamom And Orange with its perfect balance of flavors and textures is a noteworthy side dish for any meal.

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Broiled Asparagus With Cardamom And Orange

2 pounds asparagus, trimmed

4 tablespoons salted butter, melted, divided

1¼ teaspoons ground cardamom

Kosher salt and ground white pepper

2 tablespoons orange marmalade

1 teaspoon grated orange zest, plus orange juice, to serve / opt for blood orange juice when available

Flaky salt (optional)

Heat the broiler with a rack 4 inches from the element. On a broiler-safe rimmed baking sheet, toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon of butter, the cardamom, salt and pepper.

Spread evenly, then broil until crisp-tender and browned, about 8 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through.

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Transfer to a serving plate. In a small bowl, stir the remaining butter, marmalade, orange zest and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

Drizzle onto the asparagus, then squeeze on some orange juice and sprinkle with flaky salt (if using).

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Try These Asparagus Favorites

• Sweet Tomato Gnocchi With Asparagus & Fresh Spinach Pesto
• Asparagus and Sweet Potato Soup
• Roasted Cheesy Asparagus

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