Ingredients for Asparagus With Gingered Orange Sesame Dressing
- 1 pound asparagus
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- zest of 1 orange
- 1 clove minced garlic
- Vegetable Oil (not specified in recipe)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
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How to Make Asparagus With Gingered Orange Sesame Dressing
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
- Immediately transfer asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve its bright green color.
- After 2 minutes, remove asparagus from ice water, drain thoroughly, and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a small skillet over medium-low heat, toast 1 tablespoon sesame seeds until lightly golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Be careful not to burn them.
- Transfer toasted sesame seeds to a small bowl and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, the zest of 1 orange, and 1 clove minced garlic.
- Gradually whisk in 2 tablespoons sesame oil and 3 tablespoons olive oil until emulsified.
- Season the vinaigrette to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Arrange the asparagus on plates.
- Drizzle the gingered orange sesame dressing generously over the asparagus.
- Sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
6g
Fat
27g
Carbs
1g
