Asparagus With Orange Dipping Sauce Recipe

1. 1

   Find a saucepan which's wide sufficient to hold the asparagus spears lengthwise and set it over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Fill about three quarters with water, add in the salt and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Plunge the spears into the boiling water, return to a boil and cook till the spears are just tender when pierced with a fork, about 2 to min depending on their thicknes (don't overcook).

4. 4

   Rinse under cool running water to stop the cooking, then drain on a clean kitchen towel.

5. 5

   To prepare the sauce, whisk together the orange juice, orange rind, extra virgin olive oil sesame oil, and coarse salt and pepper till well blended.

6. 6

   Arrange the asparagus on a large serving platter with dipping sauce on the side.

7. 7

   Serve hot or possibly cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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