Flavorful Roasted Asparagus

By Joyce Bunderson Published: July 22, 2010

Dr. Grandpa loved this recipe. He was especially fond of the ginger!

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus fresh trimmed
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons shallot minced
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
• 1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated
• 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 tablespoons lime juice optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 500°F
   
2. Coat the asparagus with oil.
   
3. Spread on a baking sheet with sides.
   
4. Prepare ginger, shallot, lime and sesame seeds while asparagus is roasting.
   
5. Roast for 6 to 8 minutes, depending upon the size of your asparagus, more time for larger asparagus. Shake pan after each 2 minutes, to turn over.
   
6. Sprinkle with the shallots, sesame seeds, ginger, and lime zest.
   
7. Roast for one or two more minutes, until the asparagus just begins to be a little crisp. Sprinkle with a little limejuice, if desired.
   

• Course: Side Dish