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Grilled asparagus with sesame dressing served
Char-grilled asparagus served with a savoury sesame and soy glaze

Grilled asparagus with sesame dressing

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Side Dishes Starters
The natural sweetness and slight bitterness of asparagus truly come alive over fire (grilling), where sugars caramelise and acquire smoky notes. We highlight this distinctive flavour with a classic Asian combo: sesame, soy, and ginger. Quick, elegant, and full of flavour.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 120 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Asian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Griddle pan
  • Small mixing bowl for dressing

Allergen Information

⚠️ Sesame
⚠️ Soya

Instructions

1 ✓

Snap off woody ends of asparagus, wash and pat dry.

Tip: If the asparagus stem is thick, you can peel the lower part thinly with a vegetable peeler.
2 ✓

Mix the dressing: soy sauce, half the sesame oil, ginger, garlic, honey, lime juice.

3 ✓

Brush asparagus with remaining sesame oil. Grill in a hot pan for 3-5 minutes until grill marks appear but it remains crisp.

Tip: Sesame oil can burn and turn bitter at too high temperatures, so grill over medium heat.
4 ✓

Place on a platter, drizzle with dressing, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Recipe FAQ

How do I know where to snap the asparagus end?
Bend it at the lower third: it will snap exactly where the woody, inedible part ends and the tender stem begins.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Green asparagus
  • 2 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1 clove Garlic (crushed)
  • 2 tbsp Sesame seeds (toasted)
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper