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Broiled Asparagus with Soy-Ginger Vinaigrette

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on August 22, 2007

Time

25 minutes

Yield

Serves 6 to 8

Broiled Asparagus with Soy-Ginger Vinaigrette

Ingredients

2 pounds thin asparagus spears (2 bunches), tough ends trimmed (see illustration below)1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium scallions, white and green parts, minced1 inch piece fresh ginger, minced (about 1 tablespoon)2 small cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press, or minced to puree (about 1 ½ teaspoons)3 tablespoons sesame oil 3 tablespoons soy sauce ¼ cup lime juice from 2 large limes1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  1. Adjust oven rack to uppermost position (about 4 inches from the heating element) and heat broiler.
  2. Toss asparagus with oil and salt and pepper, then lay spears in single layer on heavy rimmed baking sheet. Broil about 4 inches from heating element, shaking pan halfway through to turn spears, until asparagus is tender and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Whisk scallions, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey together in a small bowl. Drizzle over asparagus and serve immediately.
Broiled Asparagus with Soy-Ginger Vinaigrette

Broiled Asparagus with Soy-Ginger Vinaigrette

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Time

25 minutes

Yield

Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

2 pounds thin asparagus spears (2 bunches), tough ends trimmed (see illustration below)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium scallions, white and green parts, minced
1 inch piece fresh ginger, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
2 small cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press, or minced to puree (about 1 ½ teaspoons)
3 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ cup lime juice from 2 large limes
1 tablespoon honey

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Ingredients

2 pounds thin asparagus spears (2 bunches), tough ends trimmed (see illustration below)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium scallions, white and green parts, minced
1 inch piece fresh ginger, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
2 small cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press, or minced to puree (about 1 ½ teaspoons)
3 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ cup lime juice from 2 large limes
1 tablespoon honey

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Ingredients

2 pounds thin asparagus spears (2 bunches), tough ends trimmed (see illustration below)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium scallions, white and green parts, minced
1 inch piece fresh ginger, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
2 small cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press, or minced to puree (about 1 ½ teaspoons)
3 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ cup lime juice from 2 large limes
1 tablespoon honey

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Why This Recipe Works

We developed a perfect asparagus recipe, including a simple sauce, that can be completed in just 10 minutes. We broiled the asparagus to concentrate the flavor and lightly caramelize its peel. While the asparagus cooked, we whisked together a simple, flavorful vinaigrette to drizzle over the hot asparagus before serving.

Instructions

  1. Adjust oven rack to uppermost position (about 4 inches from the heating element) and heat broiler.
  2. Toss asparagus with oil and salt and pepper, then lay spears in single layer on heavy rimmed baking sheet. Broil about 4 inches from heating element, shaking pan halfway through to turn spears, until asparagus is tender and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Whisk scallions, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey together in a small bowl. Drizzle over asparagus and serve immediately.

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