Sesame-Glazed Asparagus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus. Remove scales from stalks with a vegetable peeler, if desired.
Cut asparagus diagonally into 1-inch pieces.
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.
Cook the green onions in butter in a skillet over medium heat 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add asparagus, lemon rind, and juice; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until heated through.
Stir in salt and peppers. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and oil.
Garnish, if desired, with sliced lemon and parsley sprigs.