Asparagus with Sesame Seeds
Spring calls for asparagus when it is in season and plentiful and
reasonably priced.
2 lbs. Asparagus Spears
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 Tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
Trim the asparagus about one inch
from the bottom. Peel the stems to about 2 inches from
the top. Cut the asparagus on a diagonal into one inch pieces. Heat
the butter in the skillet
and cook the asparagus, tossing and shaking the skillet for about 2 minutes.
Sprinkle with the
sugar and toss another 30 seconds. Sprinkle with soy sauce and cook
another 30 seconds.
Sprinkle the asparagus with sesame seeds and serve.
