Asparagus

Asparagus with lime vinaigrette

Name: Asparagus with lime vinaigrette
Prep time: 21 min
Cook time: 6 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Entrées
Ingredients: 1 kg (2.2 pounds) of fresh ready asparagus; 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of olive oil; 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of finely grated zest lime; 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of freshly squeezed lime juice; 10 ml (2 teaspoons) of honey; 1 ml (1/4 teaspoon) of salt; 1 pinch of pepper; 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of finely chopped fresh mint; 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of finely chopped fresh chives (or green onions); 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of diced red pepper

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Author: Crazy Leeks

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Preparation 15

Baking 6

Portions 8

Freezing No

Ingredients Preparation

Ingredients

1 kg (2.2 pounds) of fresh ready asparagus
30 ml (2 tablespoons) of olive oil
5 ml (1 teaspoon) of finely grated zest lime
30 ml (2 tablespoons) of freshly squeezed lime juice
10 ml (2 teaspoons) of honey
1 ml (1/4 teaspoon) of salt
1 pinch of pepper
15 ml (1 tablespoon) of finely chopped fresh mint
15 ml (1 tablespoon) of finely chopped fresh chives (or green onions)
30 ml (2 tablespoons) of diced red pepper

Preparation

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In a large non-stick pan with boiling salted water, cook asparagus for 6 minutes or till it's tender and crispy. Drain asparagus and set under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain on paper towels.
In a small bowl, with a whisk, mix olive oil, zest, lime juice, honey, salt and pepper. Add mint and chive then mix well.
When comes time to serve, set drained asparagus on a serving plate. Spray with lime vinaigrette and sprinkle diced red peppers.

Chef’s note

You can prepare asparagus beforehand, let it cool down and put it in an hermetic container. Can be kept till the next day in the refridgerator.

You can also prepare the vinaigrette beforehand and cover it. Can be kept till the next day in the refridgerator.