Sesame grilled asparagus rafts

Sesame grilled asparagus rafts

Ingredients

• 16-20 asparagus
•  spears, about 500g/1lb 2oz
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds

Method

With one hand, hold an asparagus stalk at its base. Bend the stalk over with your other hand – the asparagus will break where the woody part ends and the tender part begins. Discard the base. Place 4 or 5 asparagus stalks next to one another. Skewer them crosswise in two places – just below the tips and 3cm from the bottom – with slender bamboo skewers. You will end up with something that looks like a raft.
In a small bowl, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic and sesame seeds and stir with a fork to mix. Brush this mixture on the asparagus rafts on both sides. Season the asparagus with a little salt and lots of pepper.
Grill the asparagus on a barbecue or in a griddle pan for 4-5 mins per side, turning with tongs. Sprinkle with sesame mix as they grill. Enjoy!

Grilled Parmesan Asparagus

Grilled Parmesan Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed 
• 3 tablespoons olive oil 
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste salt to taste

Directions

Preheat an outdoor grill on medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Toss asparagus and olive oil in a bowl until evenly coated.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and salt onto asparagus until evenly distributed.
Place asparagus spears on grill crosswise. Cook until tips are almost blackened, 20 minutes; turning spears over after 10 minutes. Enjoy !

Grilled Asparagus Spears

Grilled Asparagus Spears
Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and peeled, see Cook's Note
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions
Preheat a grill.

Place asparagus on a plate. Drizzle oil over the asparagus and turn spears until they are coated. Sprinkle with salt and turn again.

Grill asparagus for 5 minutes over a hot grill. Each minute or so, roll each spear 1/4 turn. Asparagus should begin to brown in spots (indicating that the natural sugars are caramelizing) but should it not be allowed to char. Dripping oil may cause flare-ups. Keep a glass, or spray bottle of water handy to spritz on coals, if necessary. Remove from grill and serve immediately. Enjoy it!

Grilled Asparagus

Grilled Asparagus
Ingredients

•  1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
•  1 tablespoon olive oil
•  salt and pepper to taste

Instruction
Preheat grill for high heat.
Lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Grill over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired tenderness.