Asian Marinated Asparagus Recipe

Name: Asian Marinated Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ice cubes; 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/3 cup rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons agave nectar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

ice cubes
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons agave nectar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

1
Fill a large bowl with with cold water; add ice.
2
Bring a pot of water to a boil; cook asparagus in boiling water until bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain asparagus and plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain and transfer asparagus to a baking dish.
3
Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, vegetable oil, agave nectar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl; pour marinade over asparagus, adding water if necessary to submerge asparagus. Cover baking dish and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
4
Drain marinade and sprinkle sesame seeds over asparagus before serving.

171

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ice cubes, 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/3 cup rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, Asian Marinated Asparagus falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian Marinated Asparagus

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