Sauteed Asparagus With Sesame Seeds Recipes

ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• Place the asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving dish. Combine the water, soy sauce, oil, salt and pepper; drizzle over asparagus. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• Trim any tough ends from the asparagus stalks. Cut into 1 inch pieces on the diagonal.
• Heat butter in a skillet and cook the asparagus about 1 minutes, tossing and shaking to cook evenly. Sprinkle with sugar and cook, while tossing, about 30 seconds more. Sprinkle with soy sauce and continue cooking another 30 seconds being careful not to overcook.
• Meanwhile heat the sesame seeds in a dry skillet also shaking and stirring. Remove from heat when they begin to turn golden.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds over asparagus and serve.

SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Prepare asparagus by snapping off tough ends and peeling if stalks are very thick.
• Place asparagus in baking dish or pan sprayed with oil or lined with foil.
• Sprinkle with sesame oil and salt to taste.
• Place under preheated broiler for 10 minutes or until tender.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds 2-3 minutes before done to prevent them from burning.

STIR-FRIED SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Stir soy sauce and sugar in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Heat oil in heavy large skillet. Add garlic and stir 15 seconds. Add asparagus and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add soy mixture and toss until asparagus is coated, about 1 minute longer. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

LEMON-SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Place the asparagus in a large pot filled with water 1 inch deep. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, but still bright green. This will take about 5 minutes, or longer if your asparagus spears are thick. Drain and place on a serving dish.
• Meanwhile, melt the margarine or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the sesame seeds, and cook, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and toasted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• To serve, pour sauce over the cooked asparagus.

TENDER CRISP BALSAMIC SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat the olive and sesame oils together in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Meanwhile, cut tough ends off the asparagus and wash. Let dry for a few seconds on a paper towel.
• Place asparagus spears in hot oil all spread out so they are not on top of each other. Roll spears around to coat with oil, then add balsamic vinegar and roll again.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper over spears and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, rolling spears around in pan once or twice for even cooking.
• Add water and turn down heat to medium low. Cover and let steam until tender crisp. Do not overcook. Spears should be a bright green color. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if you desire. Serve immediately.