Grilled Asparagus Rafts

Cooking Light. 2003. You will need skewers.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 16  thick asparagus spears (about 1 pound)
• 1  tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1  teaspoon  dark sesame oil
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 2  teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  dash salt

Directions

1. Prepare grill to high heat.
2. Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Arrange 4 asparagus spears on a flat surface.
3. Thread 2 (3-inch) skewers or toothpicks horizontally through spears 1 inch from each end to form a raft. Repeat procedure with remaining asparagus spears.
4. Combine soy sauce, oil, and garlic; brush evenly over asparagus rafts. Grill 3 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds, pepper, and salt.