Asparagus rafts

By remie

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus (the stalks shouldnt be too thin)
• 2 tablespoons Asian (dark) sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Coarse (kosher or sea) salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Details

Adapted from primalgrill.org

Preparation

Step 1

Set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat to high.

Snap off the woody bases of the asparagus and discard. Trim the ends with a knife so the stalks are a uniform length. Skewer 4 or 5 asparagus spears together, using toothpicks or bamboo skewers. (Think of a Huck Finn-type raft!)

In a small bowl, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, and garlic and stir with a fork to mix. Brush this mixture on the asparagus rafts on both sides. Season the rafts with a little salt and lots of pepper.

When ready to cook, place the rafts on the hot grate and grill until nicely browned on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Sprinkle the asparagus rafts with the sesame seeds as they grill. You can serve the asparagus as rafts, or unskewered.