Roasted Shallot And Sesame Asparagus

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 1/2 lbs asparagus, trimmed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted lightly
• fresh lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 in a large shallow baking dish toss the asparagus with the oil, coating it well, and bake it in a preheated 500°f oven, shaking the dish every 2 minutes, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until it is almost al dente.
• 2 sprinkle the asparagus with the shallot and the sesame seeds, bake it for 1 minute, or until it is al dente, and sprinkle it with the lemon juice and salt to taste.