Best 11 Asparagus With Lime And Ginger Recipes

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**Asparagus with Lime and Ginger: A Symphony of Flavors Awaiting Your Tastebuds**

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey like no other as you discover the tantalizing flavors of asparagus with lime and ginger. This vibrant dish is a harmonious blend of tangy, zesty, and refreshing notes that will awaken your senses and leave you craving more.

This delectable dish is not just a feast for the taste buds; it's also incredibly versatile and easy to prepare. Whether you're seeking a quick and healthy side dish or a delightful appetizer to impress your guests, this recipe has you covered.

With just a handful of fresh ingredients and a few simple steps, you can transform ordinary asparagus into an extraordinary culinary experience. The zesty tang of lime and the invigorating warmth of ginger complement the asparagus' subtle sweetness, creating a flavor profile that is both unique and utterly satisfying.

But the culinary adventure doesn't stop there. This article presents a collection of additional recipes that explore the diverse possibilities of asparagus with lime and ginger. From a refreshing asparagus salad with a zesty lime-ginger dressing to a mouthwatering asparagus stir-fry with a hint of ginger and lime, each recipe offers a unique take on this flavorful combination.

So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary adventure with asparagus, lime, and ginger. Let these recipes guide you towards unforgettable meals that will leave a lasting impression on your palate. Enjoy the journey!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY GINGER ASPARAGUS



Easy Ginger Asparagus image

The sweet taste of the pickled ginger melds beautifully with the crisp asparagus. A great barbeque side dish that cooks alongside the meat. Always gets rave reviews.

Provided by Trish

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
½ cup pickled ginger, or to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
  • Place asparagus on a sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil that is large enough to wrap completely around asparagus. Drizzle asparagus with olive oil. Place ginger on top of asparagus. Seal foil.
  • Place foil packet on the hot grill. Turn after 5 minutes. Cook 5 minutes more, or longer if you prefer more well-done asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 202.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

ASIAN ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS



Asian Asparagus and Mushrooms image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cut 1 bunch asparagus into thirds. Heat 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cut a 1-inch piece ginger into matchsticks, add to the skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add 3 cups quartered shiitake mushroom caps and 1 sliced garlic clove and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and 1/3 cup water; bring to a boil, cover and cook until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and butter; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

GARLIC ASPARAGUS WITH LIME



Garlic Asparagus with Lime image

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

SHAVED ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH GINGER AND SESAME



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Succulent, fat, fresh asparagus is thinly sliced by hand for this raw salad - easier than you'd think, and safer than using a mandoline. It's very refreshing and bright tasting.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed and finely diced (optional)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 pounds fat asparagus
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup slivered scallions
Squeeze of lime juice, to taste
Mint leaves, for garnish
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, stir together rice vinegar, ginger, garlic and brown sugar. Add jalapeño and sesame oil, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Snap or cut off the tough bottoms of each asparagus spear. With a vegetable peeler, peel each tough-skinned spear, starting halfway down from tip and peeling toward bottom end.
  • Cut the asparagus at a long diagonal into very thin slices (not paper thin - about the width of a thinly sliced onion). Place asparagus slices in a wide salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss lightly. Add the ginger dressing and toss to coat well. Taste and adjust. Add scallions and lime juice and toss again.
  • Garnish with mint leaves and cilantro sprigs. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 66, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 314 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

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.

GINGER SESAME ASPARAGUS



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Make and share this Ginger Sesame Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces thin asparagus, sliced on the diagonal into 2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons rice wine
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 teaspoons minced fresh peeled ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to boil, add salt and asparagus and cook for 1 minute.
  • Remove and rinse asparagus in cold water, drain well on paper towels.
  • In a small bowl whisk together hoisin, rice wine and sesame oil.
  • Heat peanut oil in a large skillet.
  • Add sesame seeds to center of the pan and cook until the seeds are browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add ginger and garlic and cook 1 minute.
  • Add hoisin mixture, asparagus and salt.
  • Stir often until asparagus is coated and heated through, 1 minute.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME GINGER AND SOY



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Make and share this Grilled Asparagus With Sesame Ginger and Soy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wendys Kitchen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cm ginger, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 red chile, deseeded and chopped
1 tablespoon water
1 kg asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat BBQ or chargrill.
  • Combine water, ginger, lime juice and chilli, stir well set aside.
  • Toss asparagus in oil and grill until charred on all sides.
  • Mix with garlic and sesame seeds.
  • Add soy and reserved ginger mixture. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.6, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 413.2, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 7.3

ASPARAGUS AND CHICKEN SALAD WITH GINGER DRESSING



Asparagus and Chicken Salad With Ginger Dressing image

Asparagus takes easily to many kinds of seasonings, so after you've tired of having it plain with butter or homemade mayonnaise, try this spicy dressing laced with ginger and chiles. Adding smoked chicken is a nice way to make a more substantial first course or light lunch. You can purchase smoked chicken at better butcher shops or online, but equally good is grilled chicken at room temperature, or cold poached chicken. I sometimes substitute lightly smoked ham or smoked slab bacon, simmered until tender.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large shallot, finely diced, about 2 tablespoons
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt to taste
Generous pinch of cayenne
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 pound asparagus
Salt and pepper
1 serrano chile, thinly sliced (optional)
1/2 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
3/4 pound smoked chicken, sliced
1 large lime, halved
Basil, mint and cilantro leaves, about 1/2 cup total

Steps:

  • To make the vinaigrette, put shallots in a small bowl. Add vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and cayenne and let steep for 5 minutes. Add ginger and garlic, then whisk in sesame oil and vegetable oil. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Snap off the tough end of each asparagus spear, then cut each spear into 2-inch lengths. Cut thicker pieces in half lengthwise as necessary so all cut pieces are approximately the same size. Place asparagus pieces into boiling water and cook for 1 minute. Drain and cool under running water. Blot dry.
  • To make the salad, put asparagus in a salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add chile, if using, and crushed peanuts. Dress with half the vinaigrette and toss to coat.
  • Arrange dressed asparagus on a platter or on individual plates. Tear chicken slices into strips and scatter over asparagus. Drizzle a little more vinaigrette over the salad and give it a good squeeze of lime. Garnish with basil, mint and cilantro leaves and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 502, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 698 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

STIR-FRIED SESAME ASPARAGUS



Stir-Fried Sesame Asparagus image

Prepare and cook in minutes. Quick! Easy! Delicious!

Provided by Rhonda Holtz Hill

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Lightly cook the asparagus into the boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge the asparagus into a bowl of ice water until the asparagus is cool; drain and pat dry.
  • Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a dish and set aside to cool.
  • Heat the peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and asparagus to the skillet, season with salt and cook until the ginger is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; toss with the sesame oil and sesame seeds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 197 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

GARLIC-SAUTEED ASPARAGUS



Garlic-Sauteed Asparagus image

This is a very quick and healthy vegetable side dish. Even my son, who is very picky, loves this. It works well as a snack with wine, as an appetizer, or as a side dish, especially for Asian-inspired dishes.

Provided by naturalbornhealer

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat; add garlic and decrease heat to medium. Cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add asparagus, soy sauce, and water to garlic; cook and stir until liquid is mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes. Cover wok and cook until asparagus are tender yet firm to the bite, 5 to 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 453.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

PAN-SEARED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY GARLIC



Pan-Seared Asparagus With Crispy Garlic image

Before asparagus got moved to its own botanical family, Asparagaceae, in the early 2000s, it was part of the lily family along with onions, chives, shallots and garlic. It makes sense then, that asparagus and garlic make such a good duo. When cooked with care, both can be mild and sweet (or pungent and bitter when cooked carelessly). To highlight the best of both ingredients, gently fry garlic into chips for a crispy topping, then use the lightly infused oil to sauté the asparagus. Both thin and chubby spears work, as would nearly any other vegetable you like with garlic: broccoli, kale, snap peas, fennel and more.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), ends snapped or trimmed

Steps:

  • Place a paper towel-lined plate next to the stove. In a medium or large skillet, combine the garlic and olive oil over medium-low heat. Cook, shaking the skillet often, until the garlic is very light golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, tilt it, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the garlic to the towel-lined plate, leaving the remaining oil in the skillet. Season the crispy garlic with salt.
  • Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook, shaking often, until bright green, crisp-tender and browned in spots, 4 to 5 minutes. Slide onto a platter, including any oil in the skillet. Top with the garlic chips and season again with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • Choose Fresh Asparagus: Select asparagus spears that are bright green, firm, and have tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are limp, wilted, or have brown or yellow spots.
  • Cook Asparagus Properly: Overcooking asparagus can make it mushy, so it's important to cook it just until tender. Steaming or roasting are good methods for cooking asparagus, as they help preserve its nutrients and flavor.
  • Add Flavorful Ingredients: To enhance the taste of asparagus, try adding flavorful ingredients such as lime, ginger, garlic, Parmesan cheese, or almonds. These ingredients can add a variety of flavors and textures to the dish.
  • Experiment with Different Sauces: Serve asparagus with a variety of sauces to add extra flavor and richness. Some popular choices include hollandaise sauce, lemon butter sauce, or a simple vinaigrette.
  • Enjoy Asparagus as a Side Dish or Main Course: Asparagus can be served as a side dish or as a main course. When serving as a main course, pair asparagus with a protein such as grilled chicken, fish, or tofu.

Conclusion:

Asparagus is a versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. With its bright green color, crisp texture, and slightly sweet flavor, asparagus is a popular ingredient in many dishes. Whether you're roasting it, steaming it, or grilling it, asparagus is a delicious and nutritious addition to any meal. So, next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful vegetable, give asparagus a try!

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