How to Make Grilled Asparagus
has always been one of the vegetables that seem to be hidden or saved for special dinners or occasions. Then they are served simply, either boiled, cold with salads, or as means of adorning the particular meal. One way of serving and making sure that these vegetables are enjoyed is by grilling them and giving them a hot and zingy taste, and serving them along with a blander but delicious Salmon dinner.
[edit] Ingredients
- 1lb asparagus
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp. rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted.
[edit] Steps
- Heat the grill.
- Trim the asparagus so to remove the tough ends. Clean the asparagus with vegetable cleaner, or wash them under water.
- Place the asparagus into a shallow dish along with the olive oil, red pepper flakes, vinegar, sugar and salt and pepper to taste and allow to marinade 15 minutes.
- Grill about 5 - 6 minutes, turning them once. Remove from the grill and place them on a platter, and sprinkle them with toasted sesame seeds.
