Skillet Asparagus with Lime Butter
Asparagus season is full swing so enjoy every minute of it. This skillet asparagus is a quick and tasty side dish that will get rave reviews. My family voted it the “Best Asparagus Ever”!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: skillet asparagus with lime butter
Servings: 4
Calories: 140kcal
Wash asparagus and snap off the ends. Discard ends.
Heat olive oil in a cast iron pan over medium heat. Add asparagus and use tongs to stir thoroughly to coat all the stalks evenly with oil.
Place a lid over top of the pan cook for about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove lid and set aside. Cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often to cook all sides evenly. Remove from pan and place on serving dish.
Whisk hot butter, lime zest, and lime juice together in a small bowl. Pour over asparagus. Toss to coat evenly.
Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and salt.
Serve with a big old asparagus loving smile!
You can add the butter, lime zest, and lime juice in the pan at the end of the cooking time if desired. Personally, I like it added later for this particular recipe but if you want to add it to the pan that's acceptable.
I like my asparagus fairly soft. Adjust cooking time depending on how you like yours cooked and also according to how thick your stalks are.
Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1041IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 3mg