Garlic Asparagus with Lime

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     Ingredients:


     1 teaspoon butter
     1 tablespoon olive oil
     1 clove garlic, minced
     1 medium shallot, minced
     1 bunch fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
     1/4 lime, juiced
     salt and pepper to taste



     Directions:


     Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and shallots, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
     Stir in asparagus spears; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Squeeze lime over hot asparagus, and season with salt and pepper.
     Transfer to serving plate, and garnish with lime wedges.