Broiled Asparagus with Soy-Ginger Vinaigrette

Name: Broiled Asparagus with Soy-Ginger Vinaigrette
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients: 2 pounds, thin asparagus spears (2 bunches), tough ends trimmed (see illustration below); 1 tablespoon, olive oil; 2 , medium scallions, white and green parts, minced; 1 inch piece, fresh ginger, minced (about 1 tablespoon); 2 small cloves, garlic, pressed through garlic press, or minced to puree (about 1 1/2 teaspoons); 3 tablespoons, sesame oil; 3 tablespoons, soy sauce; 1/4 cup, lime juice from 2 large limes; 1 tablespoon, honey

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2001

SERVES6 to 8

TIME25 minutes

Broiled Asparagus with Soy-Ginger Vinaigrette

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We developed a perfect asparagus recipe, including a simple sauce, that can be completed in just 10 minutes. We broiled the asparagus to concentrate the flavor and lightly caramelize its peel. While the asparagus cooked, we whisked together...

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