I am a working woman, and as such, I perfectly understand what it means to come home and have to prepare a meal quickly. You need fast but also tasty and appetizing ideas because you don’t always feel like having the “same old soup.” At least, I get tired of eating the same things; I like to change. So I love recipes that allow me to make a good impression in a short time. It’s the case with these sesame stir-fried asparagus: a quick, simple, and light side dish. I really liked them. The lemon zest gives a very pleasant touch to the whole dish (and for this reason, I ask you not to omit it) and the sesame brings that crunch that never hurts.
Other asparagus side dishes:
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 people
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring
Ingredients for Sesame Stir-Fried Asparagus
- 1 bunch of asparagus
- 1 scallion
- zest of ½ untreated lemon
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
- sesame seeds
Tools
- 1 Peeler
- 1 Pan with lid
- 1 Grater for citrus
Preparation of Sesame Stir-Fried Asparagus
Wash the asparagus thoroughly under running water, then dry them by patting them with kitchen paper.
Remove the end of the stalk (the whitest and hardest part), then use a peeler to remove the lower fibrous part of the stalk.
Then cut the asparagus into pieces, keeping the tips whole.
In a pan, heat a drizzle of oil along with a couple of tablespoons of water and sauté the finely chopped scallion. I also cut a couple of green stalks.
Let it sizzle for a few moments, then add the asparagus (including tips) and season with a generous pinch of salt and grated lemon zest.
Put the lid on and cook over medium-low heat until the asparagus are tender but still crisp. Stir occasionally. It will take about 10 minutes.
Finally, finish with an abundant grind of black pepper and sprinkle with white sesame seeds.
The sesame stir-fried asparagus are ready to be served. They are excellent both hot and warm. Enjoy! Paola
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