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Asparagus With Citrus Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 bunch asparagus
1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus a splash
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, plus extra for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Salt
Directions:
Directions:
Prepare the asparagus. Snap off bases of spears and discard. Bring a small amount of salted water to boil in a saucepan, add a splash of lemon; add asparagus and cook until tender. Remove asparagus and shock in an ice bath to stop the cooking and to keep its bright green color.
Melt the 3 tablespoons of butter in saucepan. Add 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and cook, stirring 2 to 3 minutes over moderate heat, until lightly browned. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice,the lemon zest, 2 tablespoons orange juice, and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil. Whisk to make sure it's fully emulsified. Add salt, to taste. Add asparagus to sauce, and toss until coated. Serve hot and garnish with extra sesame seeds, if desired.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This would be good with a fish dish or lemon chicken.

 

 

 

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