Crunchy Sesame Lemon Asparagus



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Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
20 mins

Servings:
6


Ingredients

  • ⅓cupbutter
  • 3tablespoonssesame seeds
  • 1tablespoonlemon juice, or more to taste
  • 1tablespoonchopped fresh parsley
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1poundfresh asparagus, trimmed

  • Directions

    Heat butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add sesame seeds; cook and stir until lightly toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper; stir until evenly combined. Remove from heat.

    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; drizzle sesame-butter mixture over top.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    132 Calories
    13g Fat
    4g Carbs
    3g Protein

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