Asparagus with Sesame Citrus Sauce

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Asparagus with Sesame Citrus Sauce

Recipe By : adapted from BH&G, New CookBook 1993.
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:12
Categories : Asparagus

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 pound asparagus spears
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon sesame oil

- Prepare the asparagus. Snap off bases of spears and discard. Cut into
1-inch pieces. Bring a small abount of salted water to boil in a saucepan;
add asparagus and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. (Micro-zap
about 5 minutes.) Arrest cooking by rinsing in cold water. Drain. Set aside.

- Prepare sauce by pre-measuring and having ingredients available. Melt
butter in saucepan. Add seeds and cook, stirring 2 to 3 minutes over
moderate heat, until browned. Add lemon juice, orange juice, then oil, in
that order, stirring. Taste. Salt only if too bitter.

- Add asparagus to sauce, and toss until coated. Heat through. Serve hot.

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