For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of melted butter. Simply continue cooking the butter until it turns a nutty brown color and emits a fragrant aroma. To add a touch of heat, include a pinch of red pepper flakes in the sesame-lemon butter sauce. Garnish with extra toasted sesame seeds and a lemon wedge for an elegant presentation.
Crunchy Sesame Lemon Asparagus
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME5 mins
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TOTAL TIME15 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS13
Elevate your asparagus with this delightful dish! Crisp-tender spears are bathed in a luscious sesame-lemon butter sauce, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will awaken your palate.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate4 g
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Cholesterol27 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat7 g
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Sodium101 mg
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Sugar2 g
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Fat13 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
In a skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the sesame seeds and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted and fragrant (3-5 minutes).
02
Step
1 mins
Stir in the lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Combine until the sauce is well emulsified and heated through (1 minute).
03
Step
1 mins
Prepare a steamer by placing a steamer insert into a saucepan and filling with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring the water to a rolling boil.
04
Step
4 mins
Add the trimmed asparagus to the steamer basket, cover, and steam until the asparagus is tender-crisp and vibrant green (2-4 minutes).
05
Step
1 mins
Transfer the steamed asparagus to a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the prepared sesame-lemon butter sauce and serve immediately.
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Mallie Lindgren
Jun 26, 2025My kids even loved it! A great way to get them to eat their veggies.
Christophe Rowe
Jun 22, 2025I used lime juice instead of lemon, and it was equally delicious.
Adolfo Ondricka
Jun 18, 2025The toasted sesame seeds really make this dish special.
Lenny Weimann
Jun 15, 2025I made this last night, and it was a hit! The sesame butter is amazing.
Carroll Bradtke
Jun 15, 2025Easy to follow and the results were fantastic!
Shawna Dooley
Jun 6, 2025So simple and quick, but the flavor is incredible. I'll be making this again.
Murray Will
Jun 5, 2025I added a pinch of red pepper flakes, and it was perfect!