Best Sesame Grilled Asparagus Rafts Recipes

Grilled Soy-Sesame Asparagus image

Provided by Sue Lau

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

Preheat grill for high heat.
In a bowl, mix sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar. Place asparagus in the bowl, and toss to coat.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 230.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

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Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 1h38m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Steps:

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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Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 thick asparagus spears (about 1 pound)
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Dash of salt

Steps:

Prepare grill to high heat. Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Arrange 4 asparagus spears on a flat surface. Thread 2 (3-inch) skewers or toothpicks horizontally through spears 1 inch from each end to form a raft. Repeat procedure with remaining asparagus spears. Combine soy sauce, oil, and garlic; brush evenly over asparagus rafts. Grill 3 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds, pepper, and salt.

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Provided by Lynn Dine

Categories Vegetables

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 lb asparagus (the stalks shouldn't be too thin)
1-2 Tbsp asian (dark) sesame oil
coarse salt (kosher or sea) and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

1. Special equipment: large toothpicks or slender bamboo skewers Set up your grill for direct grilling and preheat to high.
2. Snap the fibrous ends off the asparagus stalks and discard. Lay 3 or 4 stalks side by side to form a sort of raft and skewer crosswise in 2 places with toothpicks or bamboo skewers. This makes it easier to turn the grilled asparagus and it looks cool as all get out. Lightly brush each raft on both sides with sesame oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
3. Place the asparagus rafts on the grate and grill until nicely browned on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Serve at once-reminding each eater to remove the skewer.