Lemon-Sesame Asparagus

For this lemon-sesame asparagus recipe, toasted sesame seeds, lemon juice, and parsley are added to melted butter and drizzled over crisp asparagus.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 131 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
• 1 pound asparagus spears, ends trimmed
• 3 tablespoons sesame seed
• 0.33333334326744 cup margarine or butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place asparagus in a large pot filled with 1 inch water; bring to a boil. Cook until tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes, longer if asparagus spears are thick. Drain; place in a serving dish.

Step 2

Meanwhile, melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Add sesame seeds; cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and toasted, about 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and parsley; season with salt and black pepper. Pour sauce over asparagus.