Broiled Asparagus with Soy-Ginger Vinaigrette

Name: Broiled Asparagus with Soy-Ginger Vinaigrette
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

Side Dishes
Vegetables
Quick
Vegetarian

Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2001

In fewer than 10 minutes, you can have both perfectly broiled asparagus and one of these four quick sauces.

SERVES 6 to 8

TIME 25 minutes

Broiled Asparagus with Soy-Ginger Vinaigrette

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