Grilled Asparagus with Asian Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Asparagus with Asian Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small garlic cloves minced, or 1 medium clove; 1 1/4 teaspoons ginger freshly minced or grated; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons soy sauce, tamari; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 20 ounces asparagus tough ends snapped off, 1 1/4 pounds; 1 tablespoon peanut butter; 1 1/2 tablespoons cilantro freshly and finely chopped or minced; 2 small scallions, spring or green onions thinly sliced, white and green parts

Servings: persons

1
Light a medium fire in the grill or preheat the broiler.
2
Add the garlic, ginger, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a medium bowl, whisk until well blended, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
3
Brush with 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoon dressing to coat the asparagus lightly.
4
Grill the aspragus, about 6 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender-crisp and streaked with the light grill marks, or line up the spears in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and broil, setting the sheet about 4 inches from the top and rotating the spears once halfway through, until tender and browned in some spots, about 7 minutes.
5
Let cool for about 2 minutes.
6
Slice the asparagus into about 2-inch pieces.
7
Stir together the peanut buter, cilantro, and 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoon water into the remaining dressing.
8
In a large platter or a large bowl, toss the aspragus with the dressing until well and evenly coated.
9
Place onto a serving platter, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, sprinkle with sliced scallions.
10
Serve.

152

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small garlic cloves minced, or 1 medium clove, 1 1/4 teaspoons ginger freshly minced or grated, 2 teaspoons rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, tamari, and more.

Yes, Grilled Asparagus with Asian Peanut Sauce 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.

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Grilled Asparagus with Asian Peanut Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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