Steamed asparagus is tossed with a light buttery sauce of lemon and honey, then sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. You can have this tasty side dish on the table in about 15 minutes.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, washed and ends trimmed
- 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
Preparation:
Steam asparagus over salted water until crisp tender.Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a dry frypan over medium-high heat until lightly golden. Set aside.
Melt butter in microwave for 30 seconds. Whisk in honey and lemon juice.
Toss cooked asparagus with the honey lemon butter and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Honey Lemon Sesame Asparagus Recipe Photo © 2006 Peggy Trowbridge, licensed to About.com, Inc.
