Recipe
Steamed Asparagus with Sesame Seeds
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 lbs asparagus
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Stir sesame seeds in a hot non-stick frying pan until they are golden brown.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, sesame oil, ginger, and salt and pepper.
- Prepare a steamer with boiling water. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until tender crisp, about 3-5 minutes. Pour oil and ginger mixture over asparagus.
- Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
