Grilled Sesame Asparagus

This simple asparagus recipe gets a double-dose of sesame flavor by first tossing the asparagus with toasted sesame oil, then finishing them with toasted sesame seeds. Toss these on the grill with this Grilled Honey-Lime Chicken, or any protein of your choosing. Grilling imparts a delicious, natural smokiness, but you could also roast the asparagus in the oven. When buying asparagus for grilling, look for thicker spears—these will be easier to handle on the grill.
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- Prep time
- 5 min
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- Cook time
- 8 min
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- Servings
- 2 Servings
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- Serving size
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about 12 spears
Ingredients
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asparagus (ends trimmed)
- 12 oz (about 24 spears)
- 12 oz (about 24 spears)
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toasted sesame oil
- 2 tsp
- 2 tsp
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salt
- 1/8 tsp
- 1/8 tsp
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sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/2 tsp
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Directions
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Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan.
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Add the asparagus spears and oil into a 9 × 13-inch dish. Toss with tongs to coat.
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Grill the asparagus (in batches, if necessary) over direct medium-high heat until just cooked through and lightly browned, about 6–8 minutes total, rotating only as needed.
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Remove spears from the grill and place back into the dish, sprinkle with the salt and sesame seeds, and serve.
Reviews
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This is a delightfully simple recipe! It is supposed to serve two, but unless you get the tiny baby asparagus, it is way too much. I am not a big fan of sesame oil, but it was actually good on this. I prefer roasted, so I did it in the oven at 425 for 15 minutes, turning halfway through. It was delicious!