HOT OR COLD SESAME ASPARAGUS

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I love this dish because of it's versatility. Served hot it,s a side dish, cold it becomes a salad. Either way, it's delicious.

Provided by Normaone

Categories     Vegetable

Time 11m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs asparagus
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon soy sauce
toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in a pot of boiling salted water until almost crisp tender.
  • If serving chilled, cook until crisp tender.
  • Drain.
  • Place in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Drain, pat dry, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Combine sesame oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add asparagus.
  • Saute about 2 minutes until crisp tender.
  • Mix lemon juice with soy sauce.
  • If serving cold, mix 2 T olive oil, sesame oil, lemon juice and soy sauce.
  • Do not cook further.
  • Toss with asparagus to coat.
  • Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

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