Wasabi powder and sesame oil add an Asian flair to this grilled asparagus recipe created by Chef Chris Schlesinger of East Coast Grill in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Serve the asparagus on a bed of Napa cabbage.

Makes 6 servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 73
Sodium: 431mg
Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g

Grilled Asparagus with Orange Wasabi Dressing

 Low Calorie   Low Carbohydrates

Ingredients

2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Wasabi Powder
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Ginger, Ground
2 tablespoons sesame oil
30 medium asparagus spears, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Black Pepper, Cracked
1 1/2 cups shredded Napa cabbage

Directions

1. Mix orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, wasabi powder and ginger in small bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Set aside. Pour sesame oil into shallow dish. Add asparagus. Sprinkle with pepper. Roll asparagus in oil to coat.

2. Grill asparagus over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes or until tender-crisp.

3. Place shredded cabbage on serving platter. Arrange grilled asparagus on top. Drizzle dressing over asparagus and cabbage.