Grilled Soy-Sesame Asparagus Recipe
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Grilled Soy-Sesame Asparagus

By: Sue Lau 
"This asparagus pairs especially well with Asian types of grilled foods, such as kebabs or satays."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (74)

What to Drink?
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
8 Min
Ready In:
18 Min

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Directions

  1. Preheat grill for high heat.
  2. In a bowl, mix sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar. Place asparagus in the bowl, and toss to coat.
  3. Lightly oil a fine-mesh grill grate. Place asparagus on grate, and cook 8 minutes, until tender but firm. Garnish with sesame seeds to serve.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 100 | Total Fat: 5.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2006 by THYMEFORME   view full review
The "off" flavor a reviewer described may be from cooking with "toasted" sesame oil (the dark...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Given that it was 20 degrees in Wisconsin today, I'm sure I'll be forgiven that I didn't grill...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2008 by Chef4Six   view full review
I make this recipe all the time! I leave out the brown sugar and use 1/2 tsp. cumin. I make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2007 by CRAZY4SUSHI   view full review
This was really good. I attempted to broil mine under the broiler. One minute it was fine, the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2007 by Spence S.   view full review
Excellent! My wife accidentally put the sesame seed on before the grill and it still turned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2006 by Saveur631   view full review
A terrific summer side dish! I love asparagus on the grill, the smokey, charred flavor is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2006 by Navy_Mommy   view full review
I followed the recipe exactly making no changes and these were amazing! My husband complained...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2011 by misha.west   view full review
This is THE PERFECT side dish!! Especially with a grilled fish!
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2009 by *~Lissa~* Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I thought this was terrible on the grill. The flavors were weak, and I could not get is as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2011 by SLJ6   view full review
Delicious served with Beef Bulgogi from this site ..so easy and tasty .......did not change a...

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