Name: Lemon-Sesame Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Asparagus spears, ends trimmed - 1 pound; Butter or margarine - ⅓ cup; Sesame seed - 3 tablespoons; Lemon juice, or to taste - 1 tablespoon; Chopped fresh parsley - 1 tablespoon; Salt and pepper to taste - 1 tablespoon

Ingredients for - Lemon-Sesame Asparagus

1. Asparagus spears, ends trimmed 1 pound

2. Butter or margarine ⅓ cup

3. Sesame seed 3 tablespoons

4. Lemon juice, or to taste 1 tablespoon

5. Chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon

6. Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon

How to cook deliciously - Lemon-Sesame Asparagus

1 . Stage

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 . Stage

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 . Stage

To serve, pour sauce over the cooked asparagus.