Lemon-Sesame Asparagus Recipe
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Lemon-Sesame Asparagus

By: Shannon :)  
"Toasted sesame seeds, lemon juice and parsley are added to melted butter and drizzled over crisp asparagus."

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What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus spears, ends trimmed
  • 1/3 cup margarine or butter
  • 3 tablespoons sesame seed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place the asparagus in a large pot filled with water 1 inch deep. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, but still bright green. This will take about 5 minutes, or longer if your asparagus spears are thick. Drain and place on a serving dish.
  2. Meanwhile, melt the margarine or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the sesame seeds, and cook, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and toasted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. To serve, pour sauce over the cooked asparagus.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 133 | Total Fat: 12.4g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2007 by cookinme 
I am so glad to be the first to review this great recipe. I loved the light nutty flavor the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2007 by Spyce Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I made a lighter version of this recipe: 1. Toast sesame seeds over medium low heat in a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2007 by cheepchick 
Lemon, butter, & asparagus are a match made in heaven but add sesame seeds and you have a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2007 by kehunter 
This recipe is delicious! I was looking for a slightly different spin on serving asparagus... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2009 by naples34102 
Fast, easy, simple, fresh tasting, and darn good. Just that simple. Love the lemon/sesame... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2008 by Chef4Six 
This is a very good recipe. I peeled the bottom part of the asparagus. Then I mixed all the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2009 by Asteroid 
I'm sure this is good, but I was looking for my Sesame Asparagus recipe and finally found the... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2007 by Christine M Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Nice recipe! I bought some very thin asparagus, cooked it for maybe 3 to 4 minutes til just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by SweetBasil 
Wonderful! Only addition I made was a clove of finely minced garlic. Sesame seeds were a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2009 by BSA650 
Very tasty. An easy way to kick this mild vegetable up a notch. I stir fried the asparagus... MORE

 
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