Sesame-Glazed Asparagus

12 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh asparagus
  • 6 green onions, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons lemon rind, grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper, ground
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • lemon slice
  • parsley sprig, fresh

Directions

  1. 1
    Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus. Remove scales from stalks with a vegetable peeler, if desired.
  2. 2
    Cut asparagus diagonally into 1-inch pieces.
  3. 3
    Cook asparagus in boiling salted water to cover for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp tender, drain. Run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  4. 4
    Cook the green onions in butter in a skillet over medium heat 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. 5
    Add asparagus, lemon rind, and juice; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until heated through.
  6. 6
    Stir in salt and peppers. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and oil.
  7. 7
    Garnish, if desired, with sliced lemon and parsley sprigs.

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