Pan-Seared Lemon Garlic and Asparagus (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

in #food7 years ago (edited)

I’m pressing the pause button on my excitement for the coming Autumn to embrace the late Summer weather for a sec.

The weather was so gorgeous yesterday and it feels like it’s been forever since I could say that because it's been very hot and dry. I am so excited to be able to get out and enjoy some mild sunshine for a change.

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I’ve discovered what I think will become one of my favorite new weekend activities this season, prop hunting. Most people don’t really look at a food picture other than to note that the item being showcased looks good or not. They don’t pay attention to the props in the background that tell the story of the food and set the mood. As a person who has taken a lot of food pictures though, that is one of the first things I look at now. There is so much more that goes into food photography than you would think and it is most definitely not as easy as it looks. Random props can make all the difference in the world and I love finding those perfect items that can actually inspire an entire recipe.Not to mention I have very little to work with right now after moving.

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Anyway, I did a little prop hunting the other day and I know it’s strange to be excited about dishes and old vintage bottles but I am. I think I'm going to hit some antique shops next time and see what trashy treasures we can dig up.

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I kept it simple and made some asparagus for you guys today. Yes, that veggie that makes your pee smell weird and simply screams Spring and Summer time. I know it makes a lot of people want to gag but I happen to love it. If you get th fresh young spears of early Spring it can be so tender and delish. I cooked this batch just on the stove top with some lemon and garlic.

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Which, by the way, do you guys ever cook and eat whole cloves of garlic? Oh my goodness, it is so good that way. I know you are probably thinking “gross, a whole mouthful of strong garlic!”, but it doesn’t taste anything like raw garlic when you cook it with other things. It gets so sweet and the flavor gets mild to the point of perfection. In fact, I have a hard time not wanting to just eat all the garlic and leave the rest.

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This is a great side dish for all of your favorite Spring time meals. I know that asparagus is not in season for a lot of you and I’m sorry about that, but if you can’t get it right now you should at least still bookmark this recipe for when it is available and you’re wondering how to eat it. Cooking it with the citrus like gives it a freshness that goes perfect with warmer weather. It’s also light and healthy for those of you with the coming beach season on your mind.

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As always, the recipe is available upon request. The first request gets an upvote.

ALL CONTENT IS MINE AND ORIGINAL! All of these food photos were taken with my Nikon D5300 and my favorite Lens, the Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G. You can find out more in my INTRO POST. And by the way, my intro post did a huge $0.21

Don't forget to check out my other recent food posts:

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  4. Spinach & Artichoke [Costco Inspired] Chicken Bakes (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

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  7. Spicy Buffalo Blue Cheese Stuffed Soft Pretzels (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

  8. Soft & Dreamy Coconut Meltaway Cookies (Dairy Free)(FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

  9. Vietnamese Pork Banh Mi + Tahini Sriracha Mayo (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

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good post and pictures too!

This post received a 2.8% upvote from @randowhale thanks to @renat242! For more information, click here!

Thanks @renat242! I'm so glad you like it!

Wow..healthy food..recipe please..@gringalicious

Of course @bien! I hope you enjoy!!!

Ingredients
2 pounds (a large bunch) asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 heads garlic, peeled with ends trimmed
1 small lemon, quartered
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash asparagus in cold water and pat dry very well. Heat olive oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium high heat. Add asparagus and cook for about 2 minutes per side until it starts to brown slightly. Add garlic cloves and continue cooking for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until garlic and asparagus are nicely browned. Add lemon and pour in about 1 inch of water then cover with lid.
  2. Cook for 8 to 12 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated and asparagus is tender.
  3. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Thanks to your kindness @gringalicious

Its simple to look,but its not easy.. :)

Simple and deliciousness! Cheers!

That looks amazingly delicious once again! Can I have the recipe for this one? :D

Thanks for asking and taking the time to comment @rkrijgsman! I just shared the recipe above.

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@gringalicious healthy food keep updating food realted post nd share same new food recipe.....

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Good luck in the prop hunting this weekend!

Thanks @noboxes! Hope you have a great week!

I bet the citrus really sets this dish off. Gorgeous pics as always!

You're right, it does @fullofhope! Thanks for reading!

yummy

Glad you like it.

I love asparagus and this looks like a perfect way to enjoy it. Thanks for the recipe , I see it below here. I shall be making this as soon as the local store has some in to buy! Living in the jungle as I do some ingredients can be hard to find.
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