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.
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.
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!
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!
I really liked this. I didn't have shallots so I used red onion. Easy and good.
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
Followed recipe in proportions. Each line of flavor complete. Asparagus loves this recipe. You will too.
Another quick and easy way to prepare asparagus. I used fresh minced garlic and cut the asparagus into 2" pieces. Cooked for 8 minutes but that might have been a little too long.
This recipe is simple and extremely tasty. I added a handful of mini bell pepper rings in different colors and it was fascinating.
