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Sous Vide Browned Butter Lemon Asparagus

Crisp, tender, nutty and slightly tangy, Sous Vide Browned Butter Lemon Asparagus is the perfect side for all your summer grilling.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Sous Vide
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 4
Author i sugar coat it!

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 28 grams browned butter cubed
  • 2 pieces lemon zest
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground peppercorn to taste
  • lemon juice to taste
  • crispy onions and garlic to garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Heat the water bath to 85C/185F.
  • While the water is heating, trim the ends off the asparagus and place them in a single layer in a vacuum bag. Add the butter and zest to the pouch and vacuum seal. Add to heated water and cook for 14 minutes.
  • Remove bag from water bath after 14 minutes, cut open pouch and plate. Add a little lemon juice and salt to taste and top with crispy onion and garlic. 
    OR
    Toss asparagus on a hot grill for 30 seconds to a minute, depending on your grill. This gives them a nice char, without over cooking. Then add the citrus juice, salt and toppings, as above.