Fresh Corn and Asparagus – A Great Fresh Side Dish

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A great side dish, this fresh corn and asparagus recipe will complement your simple, but elegant celebration!

Fresh Corn and Asparagus

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
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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