Grilled Asparagus Rafts

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus spears thick
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil dark
• 1  garlic clove minced
• 1 tablespoon soya sauce low-sodium
• 1 Dash salt 
• 2 teaspoons sesame seed toasted

Equipment

• toothpicks
• grill
• skewers

Directions

1. Prepare grill to high heat.
2. Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Arrange 4 asparagus spears on a flat surface. Thread 2 (3-inch) skewers or toothpicks horizontally through spears 1 inch from each end to form a raft. Repeat procedure with remaining asparagus spears.
3. Combine soy sauce, oil, and garlic; brush evenly over asparagus rafts. Grill 3 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender.
4. Sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds, pepper, and salt.