ASPARAGUS WITH LIME AND GINGER

Asparagus with Lime and Ginger image

Provided by TerryWilson

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

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1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
½ teaspoon white sugar
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 24.4 mg, Sugar 2.9 g