Photo: Sesame Grilled Asparagus Recipe
Ingredients
- Wooden toothpicks or bamboo skewers
- 1 pound asparagus
- 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Salt and black pepper
Directions
In a shallow pan, soak skewers in cold water for 1 hour, then drain and set aside.
Preheat grill to high. Snap off the woody bases of the asparagus and discard. Skewer 4 or 5 asparagus spears together, using the toothpicks or 2 bamboo skewers, forming a raft shape.
In a small bowl, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, and garlic and stir with a fork to mix. Brush this mixture on the asparagus rafts on both sides. Season the asparagus with a little salt and lots of pepper.
When ready to cook, place the asparagus rafts on the hot grate and grill until nicely browned on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds as they grill. You can serve the asparagus as rafts or unskewered.
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By stevie.g_11748968
Marietta, GA
on May 18, 2012
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A great and e-z recipe that all family / guests look forward to. Have found that a higher initial near sear temp for a minute or so each side, followed by a couple of minutes each side around 350 renders the spears perfectly. Hat tip to Raichlen for this go-to recipe.
By PWog
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on April 16, 2012
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I love roasted asparagus so I assumed that this dish would fall short for me, but it didn't. This was so delicious with the perfect balance of salt + the right amount of crunch.
By topurple_2525838
Jordan, MN
on March 31, 2012
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Delicious! My mouth was watering after I smelled the marinade. The sesame oil adds wonderful flavor. This is the best grilled asparagas recipe I've tried - definitely will make again!
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