Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1              pound  asparagus
     1/2      teaspoon  salt
                        **SAUCE**
  2          teaspoons  orange juice
  1           teaspoon  orange rind -- finely grated
     1/4           cup  olive oil
  1           teaspoon  sesame oil
                        salt and pepper

Preparation:

1. Set a wide saucepan over medium-high heat. Fill about three quarters with water, add the salt, and bring to a boil. Plunge the spears into the boiling water, return to a boil, and cook until the spears are just tender when pierced with a fork, about 2 to 6 minutes, depending on their thickness. Do not overcook. Rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking, then drain on a clean kitchen towel. 2. To prepare the sauce, whisk together the orange juice, orange rind,~ olive oil, sesame oil, salt and pepper until blended. Arrange asparagus on a serving platter with dipping sauce on the side. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutritional Information:

145 Calories (kcal); 15g Total Fat; (88% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 268mg Sodium