Instant Pot Asparagus Recipe

This easy Instant Pot asparagus recipe features fresh crunchy asparagus with simple seasonings for a healthy and tasty side dish in 15 minutes.

cook TIME 8 mins
prep TIME 7 mins
total TIME 15 mins

Course: Side DishCuisine: American

Keyword: asparagus in an instant pot, how to cook asparagus in the instant pot, instant pot asparagus, instant pot asparagus recipe

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 115 kcal

Ingredients (13)

18 oz asparagus
1 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tsp garlic chopped
2 tsp all-purpose flour
1/3 cup milk
1 tbsp heavy cream
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
0.5 oz shredded parmesan cheese
0.5 oz pan-fried bacon chopped
1 tbsp parsley chopped
2 cup water

INSTRUCTIONS

Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot and place the steamer rack in the pot. Put 18 oz asparagus on the steamer rack, close the lid and set to Steam Mode for 5 minutes.

step 1 How to Cook Asparagus in the Instant Pot

Naturally release the steam. Then transfer the asparagus to a plate.

step 2 How to Cook Asparagus in the Instant Pot

Drain the hot water and towel dry the inner pot. Turn on the Sauté Setting. Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 tsp garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Then add 2 tsp all-purpose flour and whisk until well-combined, about another 30 seconds.

step 3 How to Cook Asparagus in the Instant Pot

Add in 2 tbsp water, 1/3 cup milk, 1 tbsp heavy cream, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and 1/2 tbsp lemon juice. Stir to combine then transfer the sauce to a small bowl.

step 4 How to Cook Asparagus in the Instant Pot

Drizzle the sauce over the steamed asparagus. Top with 0.5 oz cooked bacon, 0.5 oz parmesan cheese, and 1 tbsp parsley. Serve.

step 5 How to Cook Asparagus in the Instant Pot

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