Sesame-Glazed Asparagus

• 1 lb fresh asparagus
• 6 green onions, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
• 1 1/4 teaspoons lemon rind, grated
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper, ground
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• lemon slice
• parsley sprig, fresh

1. Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus. Remove scales from stalks with a vegetable peeler, if desired.
2. Cut asparagus diagonally into 1-inch pieces.
3. Cook asparagus in boiling salted water to cover for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp tender, drain. Run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
4. Cook the green onions in butter in a skillet over medium heat 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Add asparagus, lemon rind, and juice; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until heated through.
6. Stir in salt and peppers. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and oil.
7. Garnish, if desired, with sliced lemon and parsley sprigs.

fresh asparagus, green onions, butter, lemon rind, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, red pepper, sesame seeds, sesame oil, lemon slice, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sesame-glazed-asparagus-340790 (may not work)