Sesame Grilled Asparagus

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Sesame Grilled Asparagus

 

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

 

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.

Serves 4.

 

 

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