Garlic Asparagus with Lime Recipe
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Garlic Asparagus with Lime

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (138)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 73 | Total Fat: 4.5g | Cholesterol: 3mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Other than using lemon rather than lime, this is a combination of ingredients and flavors I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2005 by Mama Cass   view full review
Just like the pan-fried asparagus recipe on this site except for the addition of lime juice. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2006 by GRETCH2   view full review
absolutely delicious! I'm watching my weight, so I only used 1/2tbs butter plus 1 and1/2tsp...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2007 by OneSweetShannon   view full review
This was a nice new way to prepare asparagus. It's the perfect time of year and we picked up...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2005 by KELEKITCHEN   view full review
Actually I wanted to update my previous rating. This is unique and delicious. Warmed it up the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2005 by Dakota   view full review
I really liked this. I didn't have shallots so I used red onion. Easy and good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2011 by Lisa in Phoenix   view full review
Another quick and easy way to prepare asparagus. I used fresh minced garlic and cut the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by blueflagbaking   view full review
This recipe is simple and extremely tasty. I added a handful of mini bell pepper rings in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
The lime was a really nice touch. Didn't change a thing and thanks!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2005 by Dayna   view full review
I'm not a very good cook, but made this as a side dish when cooking for my family. They loved...

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