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                    Asparagus with Sesame Citrus Sauce

Recipe By     : adapted from BH&G, New CookBook 1993.
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:12
Categories    : Asparagus

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     3/4  pound         asparagus spears
   1      tablespoon    butter or margarine
   1      tablespoon    sesame seeds
   1      tablespoon    fresh orange juice
   1      teaspoon      fresh lemon juice
   1      teaspoon      sesame oil

- Prepare the asparagus.  Snap off bases of spears and discard.  Cut into
1-inch pieces.  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.  Drain. Set aside.

- Prepare sauce by pre-measuring and having ingredients available.  Melt
butter in saucepan.  Add seeds and cook, stirring 2 to 3 minutes over
moderate heat, until browned. Add lemon juice, orange juice, then oil, in
that order, stirring.  Taste.  Salt only if too bitter.

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

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