A great side dish, this fresh corn and asparagus recipe will complement your simple, but elegant celebration!
Fresh Corn and Asparagus
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- One bunch or one pound of asparagus trimmed
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- 4 ears of fresh corn shucked
- 2 Tbsp fresh chopped basil
- 2 Tbsp fresh dill and/or chives
Instructions
- Cut each asparagus stalk into three equal pieces.
- Put asparagus in a large frying pan with enough water to almost cover. Boil for a few minutes until fork can pierce the asparagus, but still remains crisp.
- Drain the asparagus (this can be done earlier in the day).
- Add to the asparagus the olive oil, butter, red onion, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and corn to pan and saute on low for several minutes.
- Add fresh herbs and stir for 30 seconds.
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