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Hot Or Cold Sesame Asparagus Recipe

This vibrant sesame asparagus recipe is incredibly versatile – enjoy it hot as a flavorful side dish or chilled as a refreshing salad! The perfect blend of nutty sesame, bright lemon, and tender asparagus makes this recipe a weeknight winner. Ready in under 20 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 11 mins
Calories 67 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
Hot Or Cold Sesame Asparagus

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Ingredients for Hot Or Cold Sesame Asparagus

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How to Make Hot Or Cold Sesame Asparagus

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound of asparagus and cook for 3-4 minutes if serving hot, or 5-6 minutes if serving cold, until tender-crisp.
  2. Immediately transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let it sit for 2 minutes.
  3. Drain the asparagus thoroughly and pat it dry with paper towels.
  4. If serving cold, cover and refrigerate the asparagus until ready to use.
  5. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
  6. Add the drained asparagus and sauté for 2 minutes, until heated through (if serving hot). If serving cold, skip this step.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons of sesame oil (if serving cold, also add 2 tablespoons of olive oil).
  8. Pour the sauce over the asparagus and toss to coat.
  9. Transfer the asparagus to a serving plate.
  10. Sprinkle generously with 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

13g

Carbs

1g

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