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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