Side Dishes
Grilled Asparagus
A quick, high-heat side that turns asparagus into crisp-tender, lightly charred spears with a clean nutty finish from sesame oil (or a classic olive oil swap). Bundling the stalks into little “rafts” makes them easy to flip fast, so you get good browning without overcooking.
Grilled Asparagus Recipe
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Grilled Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed (thicker stalks work best)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil or olive oil
- Toothpicks or small bamboo skewers
Recipe Steps
1: Set up well-oiled grill for direct grilling and preheat to high.
2: Lay 4 to 5 asparagus stalks side-by-side and pin crosswise with toothpicks or skewers at top and bottom to form rafts.
3: Arrange asparagus rafts on grate and grill until browned on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
4: Using tongs, remove asparagus rafts and place on plate. Serve immediately (remove and discard toothpicks or skewers).
