Asparagus In Lemon Sauce Recipe

Name: Asparagus In Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth, undiluted; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound fresh asparagus spears; Vegetable cooking spray; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons peeled, minced gingerroot; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 cup julienne-sliced sweet red pepper; 1/2 cup canned sliced water chestnuts, drained; 3 green onions, sliced

Servings: persons

1/3 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth, undiluted
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound fresh asparagus spears
Vegetable cooking spray
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons peeled, minced gingerroot
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup julienne-sliced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup canned sliced water chestnuts, drained
3 green onions, sliced

1
Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until cornstarch dissolves. Stir in sherry and next 5 ingredients. Set aside.
2
Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Remove scales from stalks with a knife or vegetable peeler, if desired. Cut asparagus diagonally into 2-inch pieces.
3
Coat a wok with cooking spray; drizzle 1 teaspoon vegetable oil around top of wok, coating sides. Heat at medium-high (375u00b0) until hot. Add gingerroot and garlic; stir-fry 10 seconds. Add asparagus; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water, cooking until water evaporates. Add red pepper and water chestnuts; stir-fry 1 minute.
4
Add chicken broth mixture and green onions to wok; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until mixture is thickened. Serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth, undiluted, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind, 2 tablespoons dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Asparagus In Lemon Sauce falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Asparagus In Lemon Sauce

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