Sesame Asparagus

Sesame Asparagus

24 asparagus spears, about 1 ½ pounds
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1 12 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Trim asparagus and cut on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces. Heat butter in skillet and cook asparagus, tossing and shaking pan, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with sugar, toss and cook an additional 30 seconds. Sprinkle and cook for 30 seconds. Do not overcook. Sprinkle asparagus with sesame seeds and serve.

Makes 4 servings

Bonner McCollum
Love this! Wanted to share that I prepare sesame green beans in much the same way, but blanch the green beans, drain them well and saute in a bit of canola and sesame oil, with finely sliced onion, then stir in the soy sauce and toasted sesame seeds. Happy day, McKenzie!