Simple and Citrusy Asparagus Stir-Fry

Name: Asparagus Stir-Fry
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 red chile (such as Fresno or Holland), thinly sliced, seeded if you prefer less heat; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed, thinly sliced on a diagonal about ¼" thick; Kosher salt; 1 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1 medium orange, halved; ½ cup cilantro leaves with tender stems; 1 tsp. toasted white sesame seeds

By Andy Baraghani

May 9, 2019

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The trick to this citrusy stir-fry is to get your pan roaring hot before adding the ingredients, which brings out all of the flavors in the aromatics while keeping the asparagus beautifully bright green and crisp.

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