- 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
- 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Pour about 1 inch of water into the bottom half of a steamer pan set, and place over medium heat. Place the asparagus in the top half of the steamer pan set; steam until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the asparagus and arrange on a serving platter.
- Whisk the lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, ginger, and sugar together in a bowl; stream the vegetable oil into the mixture while whisking. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over the asparagus.