Hot Or Cold Sesame Asparagus

Hot Or Cold Sesame Asparagus


1. Cook asparagus in a pot of boiling salted water until almost crisp tender.

2. If serving chilled, cook until crisp tender.

3. Drain.

4. Place in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.

5. Drain, pat dry, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

6. Combine sesame oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

7. Add asparagus.

8. Saute about 2 minutes until crisp tender.

9. Mix lemon juice with soy sauce.

10. If serving cold, mix 2 T olive oil, sesame oil, lemon juice and soy sauce.

11. Do not cook further.

12. Toss with asparagus to coat.

13. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

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