Asparagus with Lime and Ginger

Asparagus with Lime and Ginger
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste


  1. Pour about 1 inch of water into the bottom half of a steamer pan set, and place over medium heat. Place the asparagus in the top half of the steamer pan set; steam until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the asparagus and arrange on a serving platter.
  2. Whisk the lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, ginger, and sugar together in a bowl; stream the vegetable oil into the mixture while whisking. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over the asparagus.

04/04/2018
Asparagus with Lime and Ginger, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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