Blistered Asparagus
From the kitchen of CarlyHot oil transforms asparagus into charred, tender spears. A bright chile-lime dressing with toasted sesame oil, ginger, and soy sauce brings heat and umami. Crushed peanuts and coconut add satisfying crunch and nutty depth. Simple, bold, completely addictive.
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- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
4 servings
- 12 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 112 oz. asparagus, trimmed
- 11 Fresno chile, seeds removed, finely chopped
- 12 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 11 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 11 tsp. honey
- 11 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 11 tsp. finely grated peeled ginger
- 12 Tbsp. crushed salted, dry-roasted peanuts
- 12 Tbsp. toasted unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook asparagus, tossing often, until stalks are bright green, blistered in spots, and tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and transfer to a platter.
Stir chile, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and ginger in a small bowl to combine. Mix in peanuts and coconut and spoon over asparagus.