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Garlic Asparagus with Lime

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"This fresh tasting asparagus dish is always popular. Try it with Havarti or Swiss cheese melted on top." — Crystian

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1 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium shallot, minced

1 bunch fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1/4 lime, juiced
salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and shallots, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in asparagus spears; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Squeeze lime over hot asparagus, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving plate, and garnish with lime wedges.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Other than using lemon rather than lime, this is a combination of ingredients and flavors I grew up with as a standard with many fresh vegetables. It was the pan sauteeing, however, that made me want to try this and I was very pleased. I've steamed asparagus, roasted it in the oven, and even nuked it...all good, but doing it this way just made it different -- similar to roasting, rich in color, flavor, and almost caramelized. Definitely more depth of flavor than just steaming. This method will be a repeat.

—naples34102

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Nov 25, 2011

These were ok. I think I would have liked them more without the lime.

—Denisse Takes

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Feb 17, 2005

Just like the pan-fried asparagus recipe on this site except for the addition of lime juice. I didn't have shallots, so I used chopped onion. The asparagus was still quite crunchy after 5 minutes of cooking time, so I recommend cooking it a little longer.

—Mama Cass

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Feb 23, 2006

absolutely delicious! I'm watching my weight, so I only used 1/2tbs butter plus 1 and1/2tsp olive oil(not canola)and didn't have lime so used lemon juice. I shall use a large skillet like recommended, as the med. one I used was not large enough for the asparagus spears to touch the bottom of pan and thus my garlic and shallots burned a bit. I ended up cutting the spears in half while still cooking in pan, but the onion/shallots had already burned! nonetheless, it was still a tasty side! loved it and will cook it many times in the future.Oh, I love garlic so I added a couple more cloves!

—GRETCH2

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Apr 02, 2007

This was a nice new way to prepare asparagus. It's the perfect time of year and we picked up the most wonderful thin baby stalks that cooked quite nicely. If they were thicker I would have steamed them briefly in the microwave to get the cooking started, but it wasn't necessary the night I prepared them. They were the perfect accompaniament to thinly sliced flank steak with a rub made from chili/lime/brown sugar and paprika and the orange romaine salad from this site. A perfect spring meal!

—OneSweetShannon

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Nov 20, 2005

I really liked this. I didn't have shallots so I used red onion. Easy and good.

—Dakota

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May 18, 2005

Actually I wanted to update my previous rating. This is unique and delicious. Warmed it up the following day and it was mmm mmm good, so I am moving my rating up to a 5 Star. Absolutely will keep in my recipe file and make many more times

—KELEKITCHEN

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Aug 07, 2011

Followed recipe in proportions. Each line of flavor complete. Asparagus loves this recipe. You will too.

—ibbz

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Nutrition

Calories
73 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
7.2 g
2%

Cholesterol
3 mg
< 1%

Fat
4.5 g
7%

Fiber
2.5 g
10%

Protein
2.9 g
6%

Sodium
108 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Garlic Asparagus with Lime

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 73
Calories from Fat: 41

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.5g 7 %
Saturated Fat 1.2g 6 %
Cholesterol 3mg < 1 %
Sodium 108mg 4 %
Potassium 279mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 7.2g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10 %
Protein 2.9g 6 %
Sugars 2.6g
Vitamin A 21 %
Vitamin C 15 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 26 %
Thiamin 17 %
Niacin 13 %
Vitamin B6 10 %
Magnesium 7 %
Folate 35 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.