ASIAN MARINATED ASPARAGUS

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A delicious balance of sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy.

Provided by Robin

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

ice cubes
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
⅓ cup soy sauce
⅓ 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

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with with cold water; add ice.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Drain marinade and sprinkle sesame seeds over asparagus before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 807.7 mg, Sugar 8 g

Masud Kamal
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The asparagus is cooked perfectly and the marinade is delicious.


Thomas Jacobson
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I tried this recipe and it was actually really good! The marinade is flavorful and the asparagus is cooked perfectly.


Steven Reyes
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This is a great recipe! The asparagus is cooked perfectly and the marinade is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jason Gaboutlwelwe
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I loved this recipe! The asparagus was so tender and the marinade was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Oghogho Joy
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This was a great recipe! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the marinade was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Asad Zehri
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook asparagus and this recipe is a great one. The asparagus is cooked perfectly and the marinade is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mahaaz Khan
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the asparagus and they asked for seconds.


Naluwooza Juliet
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I tried this recipe and it was actually really good! The marinade is flavorful and the asparagus is cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Imran Ishaq
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I had some leftover from a stir-fry and this was a great way to use it up. The marinade is delicious and the asparagus is cooked perfectly.


Anonymous User
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The asparagus is the star of the show and the marinade just enhances its flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Khawar Iqbal
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The asparagus is cooked perfectly and the marinade is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


mai kamal
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I love this recipe! The asparagus is so tender and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Chunkeymon
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This was my first time making asparagus and it turned out great! The marinade was flavorful and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Pamela Melrose
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The asparagus is so delicious and the marinade is easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Zain Ganga
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This asparagus recipe is a keeper! The marinade is so flavorful and the asparagus cooks up perfectly tender. I served it with grilled salmon and it was a hit with my family.