How to Make Crunchy Sesame Lemon Asparagus - A Step-by-Step Guide

Asparagus is a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be prepared in a variety of ways. One of the best ways to enjoy asparagus is by cooking it with a crunchy sesame lemon coating. This Crunchy Sesame Lemon Asparagus recipe is incredibly easy to make and results in a dish that is bursting with flavor and texture.

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir sesame seeds until lightly toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper; stir until evenly combined.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Transfer asparagus to a serving plate and drizzle sesame-butter over the top.
  • Nutrition

    132 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 101mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 66mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 184mg