Teriyaki Asparagus

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Elevate your side dish game with this flavorful Teriyaki Asparagus recipe—an easy and delicious way to enjoy vibrant, tender-crisp asparagus infused with the sweet-savory goodness of homemade teriyaki sauce. Made with a zesty blend of soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic, this dish comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or as an elegant accompaniment to your favorite Asian-inspired meals. The sauce thickens beautifully with a simple cornstarch slurry, perfectly coating every spear, while a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds adds a nutty finish. Serve it alongside grilled proteins or over steamed rice for a light, wholesome meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

10 items

• 1 pound asparagus
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Wash the asparagus and trim the woody ends by snapping or cutting off about 1-2 inches from the bottom of each stalk.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, water, minced garlic, and minced ginger to create the teriyaki sauce.

3. In a separate small bowl, combine the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir until smooth. Set aside.

4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

5. Add the asparagus to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is bright green and slightly tender.

6. Pour the teriyaki sauce into the skillet with the asparagus and bring it to a simmer.

7. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the asparagus.

8. Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the teriyaki asparagus to a serving dish.

9. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the asparagus as a garnish.

10. Serve immediately as a side dish or over rice for a light meal.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (141.9g)

Calories		82
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		3.8 g	5%
	Saturated Fat	0.6 g	3%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.1 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		319 mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate		10.4 g	4%
	Dietary Fiber	2.6 g	9%
	Total Sugars	6.4 g
Protein		3.4 g	7%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		34 mg	3%
Iron		2.6 mg	14%
Potassium		267 mg	6%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 140 cal (39.0%%)

Protein: 53 cal (14.9%%)

Carbs: 166 cal (46.2%%)