Sesame Citrus Sauce
Paula Deen

Sesame Citrus Sauce on asparagus
Sesame Citrus Sauce sans sesame seeds

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice + a splash
3 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp sesame seeds, + extra for garnish
2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
1 tsp sesame oil
Salt

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in saucepan.
  2. Add sesame seeds and cook, stirring 2 - 3 minutes over moderate heat, until lightly browned.
  3. Add lemon juice and orange juice.
  4. Drizzle with sesame oil.
  5. Whisk to make sure it's fully emulsified.
  6. Add salt, to taste.
  7. Add cooked asparagus if using this way. Toss until coated. Garnish with extra sesame seeds and serve hot.