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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
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      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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