Try It Out: Garlic Asparagus with Lime

Idea Posted By: Allrecipes, made with modifications by N&N

Ingredients: olive oil, butter, garlic, asparagus, lime

Tools: measuring spoons, stove, oven, knife, hand juicer, spatula

Lime for lemon -- switch it up!

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. butter
1 tsp. garlic, minced
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 lime, zest and juice
salt and pepper to taste

Pair With: If there's a beer you like with lime, give it a go with the Beer Pork Chops recipe!

Directions: Begin by zesting and juicing the lime, keeping them separate. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter until hot. Add garlic and zest, cook for approximately 1 minute as not to burn the garlic. Add asparagus and coat in the oil mixture. Cover for 10-12 minutes, or until tender. (Note: Thicker stalks of asparagus will take longer to cook through.) Remove cover and drizzle asparagus in lime juice. Optionally, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.


I have made asparagus with lemon juice and asparagus with olive oil and sea salt, but I had never tried it with lime. Being a fan of lime, I used a good bit of juice. The amount you use is completely optional. I also made the Beer Pork Chops using a lighter beer that I would usually drink with lime and figured this recipe would make a good side--which it did!