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Roasted Asparagus With Shallots and Sesame Seeds
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 8
From The Gourmet Cookbook. I served this with Maple Glazed Salmon, Maple Glazed Salmon (excluding green onions) and Roasted Rosemary Potatoes with Garlic, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes with Garlic. YUM!
Ingredients:
2 1/2 lbs medium asparagus, trimmed
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, lightly toasted
1/4 teaspoon salt
fresh lemon juice
Directions:
1. Put a rack in middle of oven and preheat oven to 500°F.
2. Toss asparagus with oil on a large baking sheet with sides, then spread out in one layer.
3. Roast, shaking pan every 2 minutes, until barely tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
4. Sprinkle asparagus with shallots and sesame seeds and roast until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 1 minute more.
5. Sprinkle with salt and lemon juice.
By RecipeOfHealth.com