Asparagus With Gingered Orange Sesame Dressing Recipe

Ingredients for Asparagus With Gingered Orange Sesame Dressing

• 1 pound asparagus
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• Rice Vinegar
• Dijon Mustard
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Fresh Ginger
• Orange Rind
• Garlic Clove
• Vegetable Oil
• Sesame Oil

How to Make Asparagus With Gingered Orange Sesame Dressing

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
2. Immediately transfer asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve its bright green color.
3. After 2 minutes, remove asparagus from ice water, drain thoroughly, and pat dry with paper towels.
4. 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.
5. Transfer toasted sesame seeds to a small bowl and set aside.
6. 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.
7. Gradually whisk in 2 tablespoons sesame oil and 3 tablespoons olive oil until emulsified.
8. Season the vinaigrette to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
9. Arrange the asparagus on plates.
10. Drizzle the gingered orange sesame dressing generously over the asparagus.
11. Sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.