Roasted Asparagus With Shallots and Sesame Seeds

Name: Roasted Asparagus With Shallots and Sesame Seeds
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
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

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"From "The Gourmet Cookbook." I served this with Recipe # 42260, Maple Glazed Salmon (excluding green onions) and Recipe # 59917, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes with Garlic. YUM!"

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Ready In:: 10mins
Ingredients:: 6
Serves:: 8

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

Put a rack in middle of oven and preheat oven to 500°F.
Toss asparagus with oil on a large baking sheet with sides, then spread out in one layer.
Roast, shaking pan every 2 minutes, until barely tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
Sprinkle asparagus with shallots and sesame seeds and roast until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 1 minute more.
Sprinkle with salt and lemon juice.