**Savor the Goodness of Sesame Asparagus: A Culinary Journey Through Flavor and Health**
In the realm of culinary delights, sesame asparagus stands as a shining star, captivating taste buds with its vibrant flavors and offering a wealth of health benefits. This delectable dish blends the delicate crunch of asparagus with the nutty aroma of sesame seeds, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover a treasure trove of sesame asparagus recipes, each offering unique twists and tantalizing variations. From the classic stir-fried sesame asparagus to innovative salads, soups, and even a tantalizing sesame asparagus tempura, these recipes showcase the versatility of this remarkable ingredient. Get ready to embark on a taste adventure that nourishes both body and soul, as we delve into the world of sesame asparagus.
GRILLED SOY-SESAME ASPARAGUS
This asparagus pairs especially well with Asian types of grilled foods, such as kebabs or satays.
Provided by Sue Lau
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 18m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat grill for high heat.
- In a bowl, mix sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar. Place asparagus in the bowl, and toss to coat.
- Lightly oil a fine-mesh grill grate. Place asparagus on grate, and cook 8 minutes, until tender but firm. Garnish with sesame seeds to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 230.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
SESAME ASPARAGUS
This recipe uses a lower-fat version of a Chinese cooking technique called dry sauteeing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegan Recipes
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Trim tough ends from asparagus spears. Set spears aside.
- Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet for about 2 minutes over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil and half of the asparagus in a single layer.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes without turning. Shake pan occasionally. Turn, and cook 3 minutes more. Asparagus should be bright green with brown spots.
- Add 1 tablespoon shallots and half the sesame seeds, and cook, shaking the pan to toss asparagus, for 1 to 2 minutes or until shallots are transparent. Do not let them burn.
- Add half the soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper, and cook 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate, and keep warm. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Keep warm until ready to serve.
LEMON-SESAME ASPARAGUS
Toasted sesame seeds, lemon juice and parsley are added to melted butter and drizzled over crisp asparagus.
Provided by Shannon :)
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the asparagus in a large pot filled with water 1 inch deep. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, but still bright green. This will take about 5 minutes, or longer if your asparagus spears are thick. Drain and place on a serving dish.
- Meanwhile, melt the margarine or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the sesame seeds, and cook, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and toasted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- To serve, pour sauce over the cooked asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 119.2 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
SESAME BEEF AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY
Categories Beef Stir-Fry Dinner Steak Asparagus Spring Bon Appétit Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spread sesame seeds on large plate. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper; coat with sesame seeds.
- Heat vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add onion; stir-fry 1 minute. Add asparagus; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add beef; stir-fry until brown, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add 1/3 cup water and hoisin sauce. Cook until sauce is bubbling and coats beef and vegetables, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Stir in sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper.
ASPARAGUS SPEARS WITH SESAME
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 small servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, white wine vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar. Set aside.
- Prepare an ice bath: Fill a large bowl halfway with ice cubes and add some cold water. Place a colander squarely inside the ice bath. The colander will keep you from having to pick the asparagus out from amongst the ice cubes in the ice bath.
- Add salt until the boiling water tastes like seawater. Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes - you want them to be crunchy. If the asparagus are thin, cook for only 1 minute. Remove the asparagus from the water with a strainer and transfer them to the colander inside the ice bath. Allow them to cool completely for a few minutes and then place them on a kitchen towel to drain any excess moisture.
- Toss the asparagus, sesame seeds, and the sauce together and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
SESAME BEEF AND ASPARAGUS STIR FRY
Get out the chopsticks it' s chinese for dinner tonight. This recipe goes together easily if you do all the prep work before starting to cook. This is an easy family supper that has everything meat, side and vegetable in one dish.
Provided by donnacooks
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a bowl mix together, soy,rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, chopped ginger, 2 tsps. sesame oil cornstarch and pepper flakes, set aside.
- To 2 cups boiling water andd two beef ramen noodles, 1 seasoning packet, 4 scallions and 1 teaspoons sesame oil. Cook one minute, remove from heat; let stand covered.
- In a large skillet heat oil, add boneless sirloin and garlic and stir fry until lightly browned. Remove beef, keep warm. Add second Tbls. of oil add asparagus; stir fry until done to your taste.
- Add beef and soy mixture to skillet. Stir fry until thickened. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seed and more green onions. Toss with noodles and serve.
ROASTED SESAME ASPARAGUS
Make these roasted asparagus with sesame for a delightful take on the classic side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a roasting pan, toss with oil; season with salt. Roast 10 minutes, turning the asparagus halfway through.
- Add sesame seeds, and roast until the asparagus is lightly browned and tender, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g
ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME SEEDS
Crisp asparagus is topped with soy sauce and sesame seeds in this delightful dish our Test Kitchen shares.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving dish. Combine the water, soy sauce, oil, salt and pepper; drizzle over asparagus. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHILLED ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME VINAIGRETTE
Categories Vegetable Side Picnic Vegetarian Asparagus Spring Summer Healthy Vegan Sesame Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook asparagus in large skillet of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Pat dry with paper towels. Arrange on platter. Mix sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Asparagus and dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.) Spoon dressing over asparagus. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
SESAME-GINGER BEEF AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY
Categories Beef Ginger Stir-Fry Asparagus Bon Appétit
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine beef and cornstarch in large bowl. Using hands, rub to coat well.
- Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in large skillet over high heat. Working in batches, add beef in single layer and cook, undisturbed, until meat begins to blacken on bottom, about 1 1/2 minutes. Turn over and cook until second side browns, about 1 minute. Transfer beef to large plate.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, green onions, and ginger; sauté until vegetables are tinged brown and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add broth, fish sauce, and sugar; bring to boil. Return beef to skillet and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Transfer to platter and serve.
STIR-FRIED SESAME ASPARAGUS
Prepare and cook in minutes. Quick! Easy! Delicious!
Provided by Rhonda Holtz Hill
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Lightly cook the asparagus into the boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge the asparagus into a bowl of ice water until the asparagus is cool; drain and pat dry.
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a dish and set aside to cool.
- Heat the peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and asparagus to the skillet, season with salt and cook until the ginger is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; toss with the sesame oil and sesame seeds to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 197 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME VINAIGRETTE
This crisp side dish with asparagus and a tasty vinaigrette is ready in minutes. "I serve this whenever fresh asparagus is on sale," says Nancee Melin of Tucson, Arizona. "The dressing can be made ahead for swift assembly later."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place asparagus and water in a microwave-safe dish; cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame seeds, olive oil, sesame oil, sugar and garlic powder; shake well. Place the asparagus, red pepper and tomato in a serving dish. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED MAHI MAHI FILLETS AND ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE AND SESAME
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat grill pan to over medium high to high heat. Season mahi mahi fillets with salt and pepper. Combine the lime juice, dark soy, ginger and a little vegetable or canola oil in a shallow dish. Turn the mahi mahi in the citrus soy marinade and let it hang out for 10 minutes. Grill on hot grill pan for 6 minutes per side for a 1-inch fillet or until fish is firm and opaque.
- Take 1 spear of asparagus and hold it at each and. Bend the asparagus until it snaps and breaks. Use this spear as your guide on where to trim the ends of your bundle of spears. Using a peeler, make thin long strips of orange zest from both oranges. Cut the ends off the zested oranges and stand them up right on a cutting board. Remove the pith in strips using sharp knife and cutting down from the top of the orange. Discard the pith. When the oranges are both peeled and trimmed, turn them on their sides and slice into 1/4-inch rounds, cross sectioning the whole. Set the orange disks aside. In a skillet with a cover, bring 1-inch water to a boil with the zest of the oranges and grated fresh gingerroot. Allow the orange zest and ginger to simmer for at least 1 minute then add salt and asparagus spears. Simmer the spears 3 to 5 minutes until just tender. Drain the asparagus. Discard the orange zest and ginger. Assemble a few spears on each dinner plate, layering them back and forth, crisscrossing the spears over orange slices. Sprinkle sesame seeds over asparagus and oranges and top with 1 portion of grilled mahi mahi. Garnish assembled fish and asparagus with chopped or thinly sliced chives.
SESAME BEEF WITH ASPARAGUS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 6h10m
Yield 3 to 4 servings as part of a C
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Slice steak into broad 1/8-inch thick strips, about 1 inch wide and 6 inches long. In a small bowl combine steak strips with baking soda, crushed garlic cloves and 1/4 cup cold water. Mix well and soak 5 hours.
- Rinse steak slices and dry well on paper towels. In a small bowl mix together egg white and salt, stirring vigorously until egg white foams. Stir in sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon peanut oil and cornstarch. Add steak and toss to coat. Marinate 1/2 hour at room temperature. In another small bowl, combine thin soy sauce, Shao Hsing, remaining 4 teaspoons sugar, vinegar, sesame oil and sesame paste; set aside.
- In a wok heat remaining 4 cups peanut oil over high heat to 375 degrees. Drain beef, pat dry then deep-fry 45 seconds, turning pieces several times with a metal spoon. Using a slotted spoon, remove beef and drain on paper towels. When oil returns to 375 degrees, deep-fry 15 seconds more, remove beef, and drain. Repeat deep-frying, 15 seconds, a third time. Remove beef and drain on clean paper towels. When oil returns to 375 degrees, deep-fry asparagus and red bell pepper 30 seconds. Drain on paper towels.
- Drain off all but 1 tablespoon oil from wok and increase heat to high. Add chili peppers, scallions, chopped garlic and chopped ginger; stir-fry 1 minute. Add asparagus and red pepper; stir-fry 10 seconds and add beef. Stir in soy sauce mixture, bring to a boil and serve immediately with rice.
SESAME ASPARAGUS
In this quick and easy recipe, garlic, butter and chicken broth enhance the delicate flavor of fresh young asparagus. And sesame seeds add just the right amount of "crunch".
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute asparagus and garlic in butter for 2 minutes. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving dish with a slotted spoon; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
AWESOMELY EASY SESAME ASPARAGUS
Asparagus is steamed and then tossed with olive oil, kosher salt and toasted sesame seeds.
Provided by ZOPOOH
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 12m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Fill a large saucepan with 1/2 inch of water and bring to a boil. Cook asparagus until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cold water. Return pan to the stove over medium heat, pour in oil, and swirl around pan. Shake excess water off of the asparagus, and toss in oil with sesame seeds, and salt to reheat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 102.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
ROASTED SESAME-AND PANKO-COATED ASPARAGUS WITH SOY-GINGER DRIZZLE
Provided by Molly Stevens
Categories Side Roast Vegetarian Kid-Friendly High Fiber Backyard BBQ Dinner Asparagus Spring Low Cholesterol Party Potluck Sesame Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Oil large rimmed baking sheet. Whisk mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger in pie dish. Mix panko and sesame seeds in another pie dish. Toss asparagus in mayonnaise mixture to coat, then roll in panko mixture. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons sesame oil. Roast until browned, turning once, about 16 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk 1 teaspoon water, brown sugar, chili-garlic sauce, remaining 3 teaspoons vinegar, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil in small bowl for sauce.
- Transfer asparagus to platter; sprinkle with salt. Drizzle with sauce.
- *Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH HARD-COOKED EGGS AND SESAME SALT
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, weekday, appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place eggs in a heavy pot. Cover with 4 cups cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat; cover, immediately reduce to a bare simmer, and cook eggs 9 minutes. Crack the shells and put in a bowl of ice water for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spread asparagus on a large baking sheet. Dot with 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast, turning occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes, and transfer to a platter.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, toast the black and white sesame seeds until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour into a bowl and toss with coarse sea salt.
- Peel the eggs and finely chop. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet and cook until it starts to smell nutty, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped eggs.
- To serve, spoon the egg mixture over the asparagus, then sprinkle with sesame salt and chives.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 180, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 491 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
AHI TUNA TARTAR WITH SESAME ASPARAGUS VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- In a chilled bowl, mix ingredients together. Mold tuna into small towers either using a pvc pipe, ramekin or cut out can.
- Cut 2-inch asparagus spears and save. Take the rest of the asparagus and roughly chop. In a blender, add 1/2 cup chopped asparagus with mustard and juice. Blend at high speed and add oils. Check for seasoning. Toss spears in vinaigrette. Place spears in a flat circle and top with tuna. Drizzle a little of the vinaigrette on the plate. Garnish with sesame seeds.
SESAME CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS PASTA
Make and share this Sesame Chicken and Asparagus Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CandyTX
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the linguine and cook until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain again, and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
- Place the garlic, vinegar, brown sugar, peanut butter and soy sauce in a food processor. Process for one minute. With motor running, slowly add the sesame and chile oils through the feed tube, and process until well blended.
- Shred the chicken into 2 inc julienne and toss with linguine. Add the sauce and 4 T of the sesame seeds and toss to coat well.
- Cut the asaragus on a diagonal into 1 inch lengths. Blanch in a saucepan of boiling water for 1 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and pat dry.
- Place the linguine and chicken in a large flat serving bowl and arrange the asaragus on top. Sprinkle with scallions, cucumber and remaining sesame seeds.
- Serve at room temperature.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, slender asparagus spears. Thicker spears tend to be more fibrous and less tender.
- Trim the asparagus spears. Cut off the tough ends of the spears, about 1 inch from the bottom.
- Blanch the asparagus spears. This helps to preserve their bright green color and crisp texture.
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. This will help to give the asparagus a nice sear.
- Cook the asparagus spears over medium-high heat. This will help to prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Toss the asparagus spears with sesame seeds and soy sauce. This will add a delicious flavor and texture to the dish.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.
Conclusion:
Sesame asparagus is a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy asparagus, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. The combination of the sesame seeds, soy sauce, and green onions creates a flavorful and savory dish that is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a side dish that is both healthy and delicious, give sesame asparagus a try.
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