Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Tahini Sauce
Dress up your grilled asparagus with this easy and delicious lemon tahini sauce.
Ingredients
- 20 asparagus spears trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Tahini Lemon Sauce
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 clove grated garlic
- slices toasted almond optional garnish
Directions
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Pre-heat the grill on high and place trimmed asparagus spears in a resealable plastic bag. Add olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and black pepper to the bag. Seal and shake well to coat.
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Grill asparagus on high heat until charred on both sides, about 5-6 minutes flipping once halfway through.
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While the asparagus is grilled, begin making the lemon tahini sauce. To start, whisk together the lemon juice, tahini, garlic and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Working 1 tablespoon at a time, whisk in warm water until sauce becomes smooth and you've reached designed consistency.
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Arrange grilled asparagus on a platter and drizzle with the lemon tahini sauce before topping with toasted almond slices to serve.
