ASPARAGUS WITH TOASTED SESAME AIOLI
Here's a great appetizer for springtime entertaining. The bold, toasty sesame oil adds depth to the classic garlic-lemon sauce. Arrange the crisp-tender asparagus spears, tips up, in a tall, clear glass, with the sesame sauce nearby, served in a radicchio leaf cup to add color. The asparagus can be cooked up to 1 day in advance. The sauce will keep for up to 1 week in a covered container in the refrigerator. Bring both to room temperature for serving.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Steam the asparagus in a covered steamer over boiling water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
- Or, put the asparagus in a microwave-proof dish; add about 2 tablespoons water.
- Cover tightly and microwave on high for about 3 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
- Drain well.
- Rinse with cold water and drain again.
- Meanwhile, make the aioli:.
- Stir together all the aioli ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
- To serve, arrange the asparagus spears in a tall, clear glass container. Spoon the sauce into a radicchio leaf or small dish, garnish with sesame seeds, and place nearby for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 280.7, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 2.1
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