Awesomely Easy Sesame Asparagus Recipes

ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place asparagus and water in a microwave-safe dish; cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame seeds, olive oil, sesame oil, sugar and garlic powder; shake well. Place the asparagus, red pepper and tomato in a serving dish. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with basil.

ROASTED SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a roasting pan, toss with oil; season with salt. Roast 10 minutes, turning the asparagus halfway through.
• Add sesame seeds, and roast until the asparagus is lightly browned and tender, about 5 minutes more.

SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Trim tough ends from asparagus spears. Set spears aside.
• Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet for about 2 minutes over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil and half of the asparagus in a single layer.
• Cook for 3 to 4 minutes without turning. Shake pan occasionally. Turn, and cook 3 minutes more. Asparagus should be bright green with brown spots.
• Add 1 tablespoon shallots and half the sesame seeds, and cook, shaking the pan to toss asparagus, for 1 to 2 minutes or until shallots are transparent. Do not let them burn.
• Add half the soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper, and cook 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate, and keep warm. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Keep warm until ready to serve.

ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• Place the asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving dish. Combine the water, soy sauce, oil, salt and pepper; drizzle over asparagus. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute asparagus and garlic in butter for 2 minutes. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving dish with a slotted spoon; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

SESAME GRILLED ASPARAGUS

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.

AWESOMELY EASY SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Fill a large saucepan with 1/2 inch of water and bring to a boil. Cook asparagus until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cold water. Return pan to the stove over medium heat, pour in oil, and swirl around pan. Shake excess water off of the asparagus, and toss in oil with sesame seeds, and salt to reheat.

EASY SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Trim ends from asparagus; cut stalks into 2-inch lengths. Place asparagus in a roasting pan; drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt. Toss to combine.
• Spread asparagus evenly. Roast 10 minutes, turning asparagus halfway through. Add sesame seeds, and continue roasting until asparagus is lightly browned in spots and tender, about 5 minutes more.

SESAME ASPARAGUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cut 2-inch asparagus spears and save. Take the rest of the asparagus and roughly chop. In a blender, add 1/2 cup chopped asparagus with mustard and juice. Blend at high speed and add oils. Check for seasoning. Toss spears in vinaigrette. Drizzle a little of the vinaigrette on the plate. Garnish with sesame seeds.

ROASTED SHALLOT AND SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large shallow baking dish toss the asparagus with the oil, coating it well, and bake it in a preheated 500°F. oven, shaking the dish every 2 minutes, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until it is almost al dente. Sprinkle the asparagus with the shallot and the sesame seeds, bake it for 1 minute, or until it is al dente, and sprinkle it with the lemon juice and salt to taste.

AWESOMELY EASY SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Fill a large saucepan with 1/2 inch of water and bring to a boil. Cook asparagus until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cold water. Return pan to the stove over medium heat, pour in oil, and swirl around pan. Shake excess water off of the asparagus, and toss in oil with sesame seeds, and salt to reheat.

AWESOMELY EASY SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Fill a large saucepan with 1/2 inch of water and bring to a boil. Cook asparagus until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cold water. Return pan to the stove over medium heat, pour in oil, and swirl around pan. Shake excess water off of the asparagus, and toss in oil with sesame seeds, and salt to reheat.

SESAME-ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Snap off tough ends of the asparagus spears. Combine asparagus and the remaining ingredients in a jelly-roll pan, turning asparagus to coat.
• Bake at 450 for 10 minutes or until the asparagus is crisp-tender, turn once.

SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Prepare asparagus by snapping off tough ends and peeling if stalks are very thick.
• Place asparagus in baking dish or pan sprayed with oil or lined with foil.
• Sprinkle with sesame oil and salt to taste.
• Place under preheated broiler for 10 minutes or until tender.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds 2-3 minutes before done to prevent them from burning.

AWESOMELY EASY SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Fill a large saucepan with 1/2 inch of water and bring to a boil. Cook asparagus until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cold water. Return pan to the stove over medium heat, pour in oil, and swirl around pan. Shake excess water off of the asparagus, and toss in oil with sesame seeds, and salt to reheat.

AWESOMELY EASY SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Fill a large saucepan with 1/2 inch of water and bring to a boil. Cook asparagus until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cold water. Return pan to the stove over medium heat, pour in oil, and swirl around pan. Shake excess water off of the asparagus, and toss in oil with sesame seeds, and salt to reheat.

ROASTED SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalks snap easily. In ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, place asparagus spears in single layer.
• In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients except sesame seed; pour over asparagus, turning asparagus to coat evenly.
• Roast 8 to 10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender (asparagus will appear slightly charred). Sprinkle with sesame seed.

SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Snap off tough ends of Asparagus. Remove scales if desired.
• Cover & cook Asparagus in a small amount of boiling water for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Drain & rinse with cold water (I throw some ice cubes on top of them to stop the cooking).
• Combine Vinegar, Sesame Oil, & Sesame Seeds in large Zip-Lock bag.
• Add Asparagus.
• Chill 2 hours, turining occasionally.
• I double the recipe with 1 lb of Asparagus. Sometimes I cut back on the Red Wine Vinegar if I cooked the Asparagus too long.

AWESOMELY EASY SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Fill a large saucepan with 1/2 inch of water and bring to a boil. Cook asparagus until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cold water. Return pan to the stove over medium heat, pour in oil, and swirl around pan. Shake excess water off of the asparagus, and toss in oil with sesame seeds, and salt to reheat.

SESAME ASPARAGUS..DIFFERENT AND DELISH!

Steps:

• Prepare asparagus by snapping off tough ends and peeling if stalks are very thick.
• Place asparagus in large sauté pan of boiling salted water and let blanch for 3-5 minutes, until tender, but not soft.
• Drain asparagus and put back in sauté pan and toss with sesame oil and soy sauce, over medium heat for 3 minutes, or until warm.
• salt and pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle asparagus with toasted sesame seeds prior to serving.

SESAME ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
• Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
• Place asparagus and 1/4 cup water in an 11 x 7 inch baking dish.
• Microwave at high 3 minutes or until tender, drain, pour the vinegar mixture over asparagus, toss well.
• Serve at room temperature or chilled.
• Sprinkle with sesame seed, if desired.

STIR-FRIED SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Stir soy sauce and sugar in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Heat oil in heavy large skillet. Add garlic and stir 15 seconds. Add asparagus and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add soy mixture and toss until asparagus is coated, about 1 minute longer. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine oil, vinegar, sesame seeds,.
• sugar and soy sauce; mix well.
• Pour dressing over cooked asparagus.
• Toss lightly.
• Serve immediately.

CHILLED ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook asparagus in large skillet of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Pat dry with paper towels. Arrange on platter. Mix sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Asparagus and dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.) Spoon dressing over asparagus. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

AWESOME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In medium fry pan (preferably non stick), heat oil and butter on med-high heat. Place asparagus in pan trying to get in a single layer so all can cook evenly. Season with the salt and pepper (adjusting to taste), cover with a lid to help "steam" the asparagus for about 5-6 minutes, tossing occasionally with tongs.
• When done to your likeness of crisp or tender, toss in the parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

AWESOMELY EASY SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Fill a large saucepan with 1/2 inch of water and bring to a boil. Cook asparagus until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cold water. Return pan to the stove over medium heat, pour in oil, and swirl around pan. Shake excess water off of the asparagus, and toss in oil with sesame seeds, and salt to reheat.

STIR- FRIED SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce and sugar in small bowl and stir until sugar dissolves.
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet.
• When oil is hot, add garlic and stir 15 seconds.
• Add asparagus and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes (mine took longer).
• Add soy mixture and toss about 1 minute longer, until asparagus is coated.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Rinse asparagus under cold water. Drain well. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in paper towels and chill.)
• Heat vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and stir 1 minute. Add asparagus and sauté until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce and sesame oil; toss until asparagus and bell pepper are coated, about 1 minute. Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Steam asparagus until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• To serve, heat oil until it is warm, and add sesame seeds and asparagus, stirring to coat, and warm asparagus slightly. Stir in soy sauce, and serve.

AWESOMELY EASY SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Fill a large saucepan with 1/2 inch of water and bring to a boil. Cook asparagus until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cold water. Return pan to the stove over medium heat, pour in oil, and swirl around pan. Shake excess water off of the asparagus, and toss in oil with sesame seeds, and salt to reheat.