Shelly's Recipe

Grilled - ASPARAGUS RAFTS

Category: Asparagus

16 thick asparagus spears (about 1 lb)
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp dark sesame oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 tsp black pepper
Dash of salt

Prepare grill to high heat. Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Arrange 4 asparagus spears on a flat surface. Thread 2 (3-inch) skewers or toothpicks horizontally through spears 1 inch from each end to form a raft. Repeat procedure with remaining asparagus spears.

Combine soy sauce, oil, and garlic; brush evenly over asparagus rafts. Grill 3 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds, pepper, and salt. Serves 4