Grilled Asparagus With Sesame Ginger And Soy Recipes

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.

GRILLED SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Soak 2-3 bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes or more.
• Wash asparagus and snap the ends off. *Note: Snapping the ends off with your fingers rather than cutting will prevent the asparagus from being stringy.
• Thread the asparagus spears onto the bamboo skewers.
• Spoon or brush the toasted sesame oil onto the asparagus.
• Spoon or brush the soy sauce onto the asparagus.
• Sprinkle with pepper.
• Place on BBQ grill and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
• Sesame seeds can be added after cooking or before, whichever you like better.
• Any extra soy sauce-oil mixture can either be used for dipping or basting during cooking.

GRILLED ASIAN ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Place asparagus and hoisin sauce into a resealable plastic bag and shake several times to coat asparagus with sauce. Allow to stand at least 30 minutes. For best flavor, refrigerate and marinate overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove asparagus from bag and shake off excess hoisin sauce; lay asparagus spears onto the grill and cook, turning every 1 to 2 minutes, until all sides of the spears show grill marks and hoisin sauce has caramelized onto the asparagus, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Transfer asparagus to a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.

GRILLED SOY-SESAME ASPARAGUS

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.