Best Asparagus With Chile Lime Butter Sauce Recipes

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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.

Provided by Crystian

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium shallot, minced
1 bunch fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
¼ lime, juiced
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 11.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

LIME BUTTER SAUCE



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It takes only 5 minutes to make this fantastic sauce. Once you see how versatile it is - it works perfectly with the grilled salmon and the grilled corn - you'll want to make it for a whole host of your summer favorites.

Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Blender     Dairy     Garlic     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lime     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large garlic clove, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Purée garlic with lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth. With motor running, add melted butter and blend until emulsified, about 30 seconds.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS WITH CHILE-LEMON SALT



Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms with Chile-Lemon Salt image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings, plus additional chile-lemon salt

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound cremini (baby bella) mushrooms, halved or quartered if large
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 dried arbol chiles, stemmed
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Toss the mushrooms and asparagus with the oil on a baking sheet and roast, stirring once, until tender and brown in spots, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, grind the chiles in a spice grinder until coarsely ground into flakes. Mix the chiles with the salt and lemon zest in a small bowl.
  • Transfer the asparagus and mushrooms to a serving bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the chile-lemon salt.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC BROWN BUTTER SAUCE



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I got this recipe from Cooking Light and it is our very favorite way to have asparagus. In the summer we grill the asparagus on the barbeque and then drizzle it with the sauce. I guessed at the serving size

Provided by shimmerchk

Categories     Vegetable

Time 17m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs asparagus spears (trim or peel any stalks that seem tough)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt (I use kosher salt)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Arrange asparagus in a single layer on baking sheet; toss to coat with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 12 minutes or until tender.
  • Just before asparagus is done, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat; cook for 3 minutes or until lightly browned, shaking pan occasionally.
  • Do not burn the butter or let it get too brown, should be golden brown.
  • Remove from heat; stir in soy sauce, and vinegar.
  • Drizzle over asparagus, tossing well to coat.
  • Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS WITH CHILE LIME BUTTER SAUCE



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This is a great sauce for almost anything. It's also great on shrimp or chicken. You can strain the sauce and make it smoother. It's very tangy and goes great with earthy veggies.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

FOR THE SAUCE
2 Tbsp each fresh lime juice and white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp minced shallots
2 tsp fresh chiles chopped red or green
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
1 stick cold butter cut into chunks
salt
ASPARAGUS
1 bunch fresh asparagus trimmed
salt

Steps:

  • 1. For the sauce Add the lime juice, vinegar, shallots, chilies and ginger into a saucepan. Bring to a boil and let reduce for about 3 minutes. Whisk in the butter 1 pat at a time until each is melted. Taste and adjust for salt. Set aside.
  • 2. For the Asparagus Bring a pan of water to a boil. Add salt and throw in the asparagus. Boil until desired doneness. About 3 to 5 minutes.
  • 3. Serve with sauce over top.

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