how long do you boil asparagus

You typically boil asparagus for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on how thick the spears are, until they are bright green and just tender but still slightly crisp.

Quick Scoop

Boil a small amount of water (about 1–2 inches in a pan or a few inches in a pot), add trimmed asparagus, and cook:

• Very thin spears: about 3 minutes.

• Medium spears: about 3–4 minutes.

• Very thick spears: up to about 5 minutes.

You’ll know it’s done when:

• The color is vivid green.

• A fork goes in easily but the stalk still has a bit of bite.

For extra-good texture, you can briefly boil to this point and then plunge the asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking, especially if you’re serving it later or in salads.

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