How does Martha Stewart roast asparagus?

Table of Contents:

1. How does Martha Stewart roast asparagus?
2. Why is my roasted asparagus mushy?
3. How do you fix mushy asparagus?
4. How do you fix over cooked asparagus?
5. Can you fix soggy asparagus?

How does Martha Stewart roast asparagus?

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Trim tough ends from asparagus. Advertisement.
2. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss asparagus with olive oil; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Spread in an even layer. ...
3. Roast until asparagus is tender and cheese is melted, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

Why is my roasted asparagus mushy?

What am I doing wrong? Answer: If asparagus turns out soggy, you're overcooking it. The delicate, fibrous stalks turn to mush if you boil or steam them for too long. Most recipes for asparagus call for cooking until it's “crisp-tender," but asparagus will keep cooking after you take it out of the pot.

How do you fix mushy asparagus?

"Even saltier than pasta water." Drop the prepped spears in the water and let them cook for 1-3 minutes, depending on the size of the stalk. Any longer, and you're just boiling them. Boiled vegges = soggy and slimy veggies. But don't stop there.

How do you fix over cooked asparagus?

1. bruschetta or crostini: Spread toasted bread with goat or cream cheese, top with chopped leftover asparagus. ...
2. appetizer with dip: Serve leftover asparagus cold with a creamy dip or an aioli, like this Roasted Garlic Aioli with Asparagus from Epicurious.
3. cold in a salad: ...
4. cold in a greek salad: ...
5. bowls:

Can you fix soggy asparagus?

Limp asparagus can be refreshed by trimming off the ends of the stalks and placing it stalk side down into a glass holding 1 1/2 to 2 inches of cold water, place a plastic bag over the tops and then store in the refrigerator for approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours. ... A: If asparagus turns out soggy, you're overcooking it.