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Asparagus with Sesame Citrus Sauce

Asparagus with Sesame Citrus Sauce is a sauces recipe made with Butter Or Margarine, Fresh Orange Juice, Fresh Lemon Juice, and Sesame Oil. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

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Ingredients

• 1 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1 tsp
• 1 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Prepare the asparagus.

2. 2

   Snap off bases of spears and discard.

3. 3

   Cut into 1-inch pieces.

4. 4

   Bring a small abount of salted water to boil in a saucepan; add asparagus and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. (Micro-zap about 5 minutes.) Arrest cooking by rinsing in cold water.

5. 5

   Drain.

6. 6

   Set aside.

7. 7

   Prepare sauce by pre-measuring and having ingredients available.

8. 8

   Melt butter in saucepan.

9. 9

   Add seeds and cook, stirring 2 to 3 minutes over moderate heat, until browned.

10. 10

    Add lemon juice, orange juice, then oil, in that order, stirring.

11. 11

    Taste.

12. 12

    Add asparagus to sauce, and toss until coated. Heat through. Serve hot.