Crunchy Sesame Lemon Asparagus

Crunchy Sesame Lemon Asparagus

Toasted sesame seeds, lemon juice, and parsley are added to melted butter and drizzled over crisp asparagus in this quick and easy lemon asparagus recipe.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
132 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
Step 2
Heat butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir sesame seeds until lightly toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper; stir until evenly combined.
Step 3
Transfer asparagus to a serving plate and drizzle sesame-butter over the top.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more to taste
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 0.33333334326744 cup butter

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