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Lemon and Dill Steamed Asparagus with Oyster Sauce

Name: Lemon and Dill Steamed Asparagus with Oyster Sauce
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed); 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tsp sugar; 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1/2 tsp lemon zest; 1/2 tsp fresh dill (chopped)

Fresh lemon zest and dill add a bright, herbaceous note to the oyster sauce.

17 minutes2 servings

Method

Fold in lemon zest and dill into the sauce before tossing with asparagus.
Bring water to a boil in a steamer pot.
Place asparagus in steamer basket and steam 5-7 minutes until tender.
In a bowl, mix oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and garlic.
Toss steamed asparagus with sauce and serve immediately.

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