Asparagus with Orange Sauce

What to eat in spring? Asparagus is a springtime vegetable par excellence, and it’s back! Concerning the price, it’s finally becoming accessible… For the first time of the year in my kitchen, I chose green asparagus that offers a delicate and fragrant flavor; it’s accompanied by an orange and shallot sauce. Normally, you don’t have to peel asparagus unless it is a bit woody, but green asparagus is more tender than white. So simply remove a small portion of the base and wash quickly.

by Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2011. She specializes in savory recipes, quick dinner options, and holiday menus. She is a professionally trained cook and worked as a consultant in the hospitality industry.

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Updated Jan 27, 2026

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Ingredients list for Asparagus with Orange Sauce

Serves 4:

• 1 lb (500g) green asparagus
• 1 orange zest, finely grated + orange juice
• 1 shallot (finely chopped)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper

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Directions

1. Cook asparagus in boiling, salted water for about twenty minutes (cooking time starts when water reaches the boiling point). To check doneness, just prick with a knife. Tip: if you enter it like butter, it’s cooked!
2. Remove asparagus from hot water. To maintain their beautiful green color, soak asparagus in iced water immediately for 20 seconds.
3. Then drain the asparagus by placing them on absorbent paper or a cloth.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: put all the ingredients in a bowl covered tightly with a lid and shake hard to mix everything well.
5. Serve asparagus with a drizzle of orange sauce.

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Asparagus with Orange Sauce

Author: Christina Cherrier  |  Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 min  |   Cook Time: 20 min

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Ingredients

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• 1 lb (500g) green asparagus
• 1 orange zest, finely grated + orange juice
• 1 shallot (finely chopped)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper

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Instructions

1. Cook asparagus in boiling, salted water for about twenty minutes (cooking time starts when water reaches the boiling point). To check doneness, just prick with a knife. Tip: if you enter it like butter, it's cooked!
2. Remove asparagus from hot water. To maintain their beautiful green color, soak asparagus in iced water immediately for 20 seconds.
3. Then drain the asparagus by placing them on absorbent paper or a cloth.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: put all the ingredients in a bowl covered tightly with a lid and shake hard to mix everything well.
5. Serve asparagus with a drizzle of orange sauce.

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