Roasted Asparagus with Shallots and Sesame Seeds

2015-01-29

Cuisine: American

Enjoy the flavours that emerge from roasted over steamed Asparagus This recipe serves 8

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs medium asparagus, trimmed Asparagus, raw
1 1/2 Tbs olive oil Oil, olive, salad or cooking
2 1/2 Tbs minced shallots Shallots, raw
2 1/2 Tbs sesame seeds, lightly toasted Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried
1/4 tsp salt Salt, table
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper Spices, pepper, red or cayenne
lemon juice Lemon juice, raw

Method

Step 1

Put a rack in middle of oven and preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Toss asparagus with oil on a large baking sheet with sides, then spread out in one layer. Roast, shaking pan every 2 minutes, intil barely tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Mix shallots with cayenne. Sprinkle asparagus with shallots and sesame seeds and roast until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 1 minute more. Sprinkle with salt and lemon juice

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