Ingredients
-
16
-
-
1/4
-
1
-
2
-
2
-
1
-
1/2
-
1
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
Directions
Asparagus With Toasted Sesame Aioli, Here’s a great appetizer for springtime entertaining The bold, toasty sesame oil adds depth to the classic garlic-lemon sauce Arrange the crisp-tender asparagus spears, tips up, in a tall, clear glass, with the sesame sauce nearby, served in a radicchio leaf cup to add color The asparagus can be cooked up to 1 day in advance The sauce will keep for up to 1 week in a covered container in the refrigerator Bring both to room temperature for serving , I served this with fish and a bean dish done asian style and it fitted in wonderfully Dh was less enthusiastic becuase the aioli was not sweet enough for him, he said it was a little too sour I would agree with him to a point, this was never meant to be a sweet dish after all I served this wilh baby asparagus tips and it was a nice accompyment to our meal Made for Zaar World Tour 2008 Thanks!, ZWT4: Excellent! I served this alongside of a Thai chicken dish – yum!! I loved this asparagus!! I can’t wait to make it again!
Discover ground-breaking new supplements! SHOP & SAVE
Steps
1
Done
|
Steam the Asparagus in a Covered Steamer Over Boiling Water Until Crisp-Tender, About 4 Minutes. |
2
Done
|
or, Put the Asparagus in a Microwave-Proof Dish; Add About 2 Tablespoons Water. |
3
Done
|
Cover Tightly and Microwave on High For About 3 Minutes, or Until Crisp-Tender. |
4
Done
|
Drain Well. |
5
Done
|
Rinse With Cold Water and Drain Again. |
6
Done
|
Meanwhile, Make the Aioli: |
7
Done
|
Stir Together All the Aioli Ingredients in a Small Bowl Until Smooth. |
8
Done
|
to Serve, Arrange the Asparagus Spears in a Tall, Clear Glass Container. Spoon the Sauce Into a Radicchio Leaf or Small Dish, Garnish With Sesame Seeds, and Place Nearby For Dipping. |