Best 20 Sesame Asparagus Recipes

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If you're looking for a healthy and flavorful dish to impress your family and friends, look no further than sesame asparagus. This classic Chinese dish is made with fresh asparagus spears, a savory sesame sauce, and a few simple ingredients. The key to making the best sesame asparagus is to use fresh, tender asparagus and to cook it properly so that it remains crisp and flavorful. The resulting dish is a colorful and delicious side dish that's perfect for any occasion.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GRILLED SOY-SESAME ASPARAGUS



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This asparagus pairs especially well with Asian types of grilled foods, such as kebabs or satays.

Provided by Sue Lau

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 230.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

LEMON-SESAME ASPARAGUS



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Toasted sesame seeds, lemon juice and parsley are added to melted butter and drizzled over crisp asparagus.

Provided by Shannon :)

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound asparagus spears, ends trimmed
⅓ cup margarine or butter
3 tablespoons sesame seed
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the asparagus in a large pot filled with water 1 inch deep. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, but still bright green. This will take about 5 minutes, or longer if your asparagus spears are thick. Drain and place on a serving dish.
  • Meanwhile, melt the margarine or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the sesame seeds, and cook, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and toasted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, pour sauce over the cooked asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 119.2 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

SESAME ASPARAGUS



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This recipe uses a lower-fat version of a Chinese cooking technique called dry sauteeing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegan Recipes

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound asparagus
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 teaspoons soy sauce (low sodium, if desired)
Dash of toasted sesame oil
Freshly ground black pepper

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.

SESAME BEEF AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY



Sesame Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry image

Categories     Beef     Stir-Fry     Dinner     Steak     Asparagus     Spring     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
10 ounces top sirloin, thinly sliced across grain
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup sliced red onion
8 ounces slender asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil

Steps:

  • Spread sesame seeds on large plate. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper; coat with sesame seeds.
  • Heat vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add onion; stir-fry 1 minute. Add asparagus; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add beef; stir-fry until brown, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add 1/3 cup water and hoisin sauce. Cook until sauce is bubbling and coats beef and vegetables, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Stir in sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper.

ASPARAGUS SPEARS WITH SESAME



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 small servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
Kosher salt
1 pound fairly thin pencil asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
4 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, white wine vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar. Set aside.
  • Prepare an ice bath: Fill a large bowl halfway with ice cubes and add some cold water. Place a colander squarely inside the ice bath. The colander will keep you from having to pick the asparagus out from amongst the ice cubes in the ice bath.
  • Add salt until the boiling water tastes like seawater. Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes - you want them to be crunchy. If the asparagus are thin, cook for only 1 minute. Remove the asparagus from the water with a strainer and transfer them to the colander inside the ice bath. Allow them to cool completely for a few minutes and then place them on a kitchen towel to drain any excess moisture.
  • Toss the asparagus, sesame seeds, and the sauce together and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until ready to serve.

ROASTED SESAME ASPARAGUS



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Make these roasted asparagus with sesame for a delightful take on the classic side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 bunches (1 1/2 pounds) thick asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g

SESAME BEEF AND ASPARAGUS STIR FRY



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Get out the chopsticks it' s chinese for dinner tonight. This recipe goes together easily if you do all the prep work before starting to cook. This is an easy family supper that has everything meat, side and vegetable in one dish.

Provided by donnacooks

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon chopped gingerroot
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups water
2 (3 ounce) beef-flavor ramen noodles (plus seasoning packet)
4 scallions, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons oil (divided)
1 lb boneless sirloin, thinly sliced across grain
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb asparagus, thinly sliced diagonally
toasted sesame seeds
green onion (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a bowl mix together, soy,rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, chopped ginger, 2 tsps. sesame oil cornstarch and pepper flakes, set aside.
  • To 2 cups boiling water andd two beef ramen noodles, 1 seasoning packet, 4 scallions and 1 teaspoons sesame oil. Cook one minute, remove from heat; let stand covered.
  • In a large skillet heat oil, add boneless sirloin and garlic and stir fry until lightly browned. Remove beef, keep warm. Add second Tbls. of oil add asparagus; stir fry until done to your taste.
  • Add beef and soy mixture to skillet. Stir fry until thickened. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seed and more green onions. Toss with noodles and serve.

ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME VINAIGRETTE



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This crisp side dish with asparagus and a tasty vinaigrette is ready in minutes. "I serve this whenever fresh asparagus is on sale," says Nancee Melin of Tucson, Arizona. "The dressing can be made ahead for swift assembly later."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped tomato
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME SEEDS



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Crisp asparagus is topped with soy sauce and sesame seeds in this delightful dish our Test Kitchen shares.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHILLED ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME VINAIGRETTE



Chilled Asparagus with Sesame Vinaigrette image

Categories     Vegetable     Side     Picnic     Vegetarian     Asparagus     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Sesame     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
Sesame seeds, toasted

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.

SESAME-GINGER BEEF AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY



Sesame-Ginger Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry image

Categories     Beef     Ginger     Stir-Fry     Asparagus     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean top sirloin, sliced into thin strips
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil, divided
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 small bunch green onions, cut on diagonal into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2/3 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla)
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Combine beef and cornstarch in large bowl. Using hands, rub to coat well.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in large skillet over high heat. Working in batches, add beef in single layer and cook, undisturbed, until meat begins to blacken on bottom, about 1 1/2 minutes. Turn over and cook until second side browns, about 1 minute. Transfer beef to large plate.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, green onions, and ginger; sauté until vegetables are tinged brown and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add broth, fish sauce, and sugar; bring to boil. Return beef to skillet and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Transfer to platter and serve.

SESAME ASPARAGUS



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In this quick and easy recipe, garlic, butter and chicken broth enhance the delicate flavor of fresh young asparagus. And sesame seeds add just the right amount of "crunch".

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut in half
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

STIR-FRIED SESAME ASPARAGUS



Stir-Fried Sesame Asparagus image

Prepare and cook in minutes. Quick! Easy! Delicious!

Provided by Rhonda Holtz Hill

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Lightly cook the asparagus into the boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge the asparagus into a bowl of ice water until the asparagus is cool; drain and pat dry.
  • Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a dish and set aside to cool.
  • Heat the peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and asparagus to the skillet, season with salt and cook until the ginger is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; toss with the sesame oil and sesame seeds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 197 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

GRILLED MAHI MAHI FILLETS AND ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE AND SESAME



Grilled Mahi Mahi Fillets and Asparagus with Orange and Sesame image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 portions, 6 to 8 ounces each, mahi mahi fillets
Salt and pepper
2 limes, juiced
3 tablespoons dark tamari soy sauce
2 inches fresh ginger root, grated, about 1 1/2 tablespoons
1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
20 blades fresh chives, chopped or 3 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish
1 to 1 1/4 pounds thin asparagus spears
2 navel oranges
1-inch fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat grill pan to over medium high to high heat. Season mahi mahi fillets with salt and pepper. Combine the lime juice, dark soy, ginger and a little vegetable or canola oil in a shallow dish. Turn the mahi mahi in the citrus soy marinade and let it hang out for 10 minutes. Grill on hot grill pan for 6 minutes per side for a 1-inch fillet or until fish is firm and opaque.
  • Take 1 spear of asparagus and hold it at each and. Bend the asparagus until it snaps and breaks. Use this spear as your guide on where to trim the ends of your bundle of spears. Using a peeler, make thin long strips of orange zest from both oranges. Cut the ends off the zested oranges and stand them up right on a cutting board. Remove the pith in strips using sharp knife and cutting down from the top of the orange. Discard the pith. When the oranges are both peeled and trimmed, turn them on their sides and slice into 1/4-inch rounds, cross sectioning the whole. Set the orange disks aside. In a skillet with a cover, bring 1-inch water to a boil with the zest of the oranges and grated fresh gingerroot. Allow the orange zest and ginger to simmer for at least 1 minute then add salt and asparagus spears. Simmer the spears 3 to 5 minutes until just tender. Drain the asparagus. Discard the orange zest and ginger. Assemble a few spears on each dinner plate, layering them back and forth, crisscrossing the spears over orange slices. Sprinkle sesame seeds over asparagus and oranges and top with 1 portion of grilled mahi mahi. Garnish assembled fish and asparagus with chopped or thinly sliced chives.

SESAME BEEF WITH ASPARAGUS



Sesame Beef with Asparagus image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h10m

Yield 3 to 4 servings as part of a C

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 ounces shoulder steak, trimmed, frozen 30 minutes to 1 hour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 large cloves garlic, crushed plus 2 tablespoons chopped
1 egg white
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
5 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon peanut oil plus 4 cups, for deep-frying
3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons thin soy sauce
2 tablespoons Shao Hsing (Chinese rice wine) or dry sherry
2 teaspoons Chinese dark vinegar* or balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon Chinese sesame paste*
1/4 pound pencil-thin asparagus tips (4 inches)
1/2 small red bell pepper, very thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup)
4 dried red chili peppers
3 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped ginger
Serving suggestion: Rice

Steps:

  • Slice steak into broad 1/8-inch thick strips, about 1 inch wide and 6 inches long. In a small bowl combine steak strips with baking soda, crushed garlic cloves and 1/4 cup cold water. Mix well and soak 5 hours.
  • Rinse steak slices and dry well on paper towels. In a small bowl mix together egg white and salt, stirring vigorously until egg white foams. Stir in sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon peanut oil and cornstarch. Add steak and toss to coat. Marinate 1/2 hour at room temperature. In another small bowl, combine thin soy sauce, Shao Hsing, remaining 4 teaspoons sugar, vinegar, sesame oil and sesame paste; set aside.
  • In a wok heat remaining 4 cups peanut oil over high heat to 375 degrees. Drain beef, pat dry then deep-fry 45 seconds, turning pieces several times with a metal spoon. Using a slotted spoon, remove beef and drain on paper towels. When oil returns to 375 degrees, deep-fry 15 seconds more, remove beef, and drain. Repeat deep-frying, 15 seconds, a third time. Remove beef and drain on clean paper towels. When oil returns to 375 degrees, deep-fry asparagus and red bell pepper 30 seconds. Drain on paper towels.
  • Drain off all but 1 tablespoon oil from wok and increase heat to high. Add chili peppers, scallions, chopped garlic and chopped ginger; stir-fry 1 minute. Add asparagus and red pepper; stir-fry 10 seconds and add beef. Stir in soy sauce mixture, bring to a boil and serve immediately with rice.

AWESOMELY EASY SESAME ASPARAGUS



Awesomely Easy Sesame Asparagus image

Asparagus is steamed and then tossed with olive oil, kosher salt and toasted sesame seeds.

Provided by ZOPOOH

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 12m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds, lightly toasted
kosher salt to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 102.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SESAME ASPARAGUS



Sesame Asparagus image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds asparagus, peeled if desired
1 1/2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 89, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 45 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

ROASTED SESAME-AND PANKO-COATED ASPARAGUS WITH SOY-GINGER DRIZZLE



Roasted Sesame-and Panko-Coated Asparagus with Soy-Ginger Drizzle image

Provided by Molly Stevens

Categories     Side     Roast     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     High Fiber     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Asparagus     Spring     Low Cholesterol     Party     Potluck     Sesame     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar, divided
3 teaspoons soy sauce, divided
1 1/4 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger, divided
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)*
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 pound thick asparagus spears, trimmed, bottom 2/3 of each spear peeled
2 1/4 teaspoons Asian sesame oil, divided
1 teaspoon golden brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce*

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Oil large rimmed baking sheet. Whisk mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger in pie dish. Mix panko and sesame seeds in another pie dish. Toss asparagus in mayonnaise mixture to coat, then roll in panko mixture. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons sesame oil. Roast until browned, turning once, about 16 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk 1 teaspoon water, brown sugar, chili-garlic sauce, remaining 3 teaspoons vinegar, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil in small bowl for sauce.
  • Transfer asparagus to platter; sprinkle with salt. Drizzle with sauce.
  • *Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets.

ROASTED SESAME ASPARAGUS



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Sesame adds a rich nutty flavor to this asparagus side dish - ready in 15 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb fresh asparagus spears (about 16)
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon wasabi paste
1/4 teaspoon black or white sesame seed

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

SESAME CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS PASTA



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Make and share this Sesame Chicken and Asparagus Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CandyTX

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces linguine
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
6 tablespoons chunky peanut butter
1/4 cup soy sauce
6 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon hot chili oil (optional)
2 cooked boneless skinless chicken breast halves
5 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 lb thin asparagus, trimmed
3 scallions, white bulb and inches green cut up
1 small cucumber, halved and seeded cut into 1/4 inch dice

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the linguine and cook until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain again, and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  • Place the garlic, vinegar, brown sugar, peanut butter and soy sauce in a food processor. Process for one minute. With motor running, slowly add the sesame and chile oils through the feed tube, and process until well blended.
  • Shred the chicken into 2 inc julienne and toss with linguine. Add the sauce and 4 T of the sesame seeds and toss to coat well.
  • Cut the asaragus on a diagonal into 1 inch lengths. Blanch in a saucepan of boiling water for 1 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and pat dry.
  • Place the linguine and chicken in a large flat serving bowl and arrange the asaragus on top. Sprinkle with scallions, cucumber and remaining sesame seeds.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Tips:

  • To select the freshest asparagus, look for spears that are firm and have tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are limp or have brown or yellow spots.
  • When trimming asparagus, snap off the tough ends of the spears. You can also use a sharp knife to cut off the ends.
  • Asparagus can be cooked in a variety of ways, including roasting, grilling, steaming, and sautéing. For sesame asparagus, roasting is a great option that brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetable.
  • To make the sesame sauce, use a high-quality sesame oil. This will give the sauce a rich, nutty flavor.
  • Serve sesame asparagus as a side dish or main course. It pairs well with grilled chicken, fish, or tofu.

Conclusion:

Sesame asparagus is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its vibrant green color and nutty sesame flavor, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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