Zesty asparagus
This asparagus dish is so good that it'll make your mouth water. Steamed asparagus is drizzled with a delicious dressing made with lime juice, lime zest, coriander and ginger.
Ingredients
Serves: 4
- 675g fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh root ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon caster sugar
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Method
Prep:15min ›
Cook:5min ›
Ready in:20min
- Pour about 2.5cm 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 plate.
- Whisk the lime juice, lime zest, coriander, 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.
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Reviews in English (12)
Delicious and makes for a delightful summer treat. - 21 Aug 2010 (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada)
I used olive oil instead of vegetable oil....it was delicious! - 15 Nov 2010 (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada)
Has a delicate flavor that enhances the asparagus without overpowering it. - 07 Dec 2011 (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada)