Asparagus with Soy-Sesame Glaze
I love this Asparagus with Soy Sauce and Sesame Oil that’s roasted to perfection on a sheet pan and served sprinkled with sesame seeds. This amazing asparagus recipe is a side dish that everyone that likes soy-sesame flavors is going to love!
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This Asparagus with Soy-Sesame Glaze was inspired by a recipe for Roasted Radishes I found in one of my favorite vegetable cookbooks, and that recipe inspired the idea of pairing asparagus with soy sauce. And then the recipe hung around in the archives with a photo that wasn’t great, so I’m glad I finally managed to update the pictures!
For the updated version I kept the asparagus spears whole and used a pastry brush to glaze them with the soy-sesame mixture for the last bit of the cooking time. Then sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds on and you have the most amazing soy sauce and asparagus dish you could ever want!
And this recipe is great for people who like soy-sesame flavors and pretty much perfect for any type of diet, see more information about that below! I do hope you will try the asparagus that’s flavored with soy sauce and sesame oil if you’re a fan of that flavor combination!
What ingredients do you need for this recipe?
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- asparagus, thick spears preferred
- Peanut Oil (affiliate link)
- soy sauce or Gluten-Free Soy Sauce (affiliate link)
- sesame oil (affiliate link)
- Sesame Seeds (affiliate link)
How low in carbs is this soy sauce asparagus recipe?
This easy and delicious asparagus recipe only has 3 net carbs per serving! And if you use Gluten-Free Soy Sauce (affiliate link) the recipe can easily be gluten-free and it’s also dairy-free. People who can’t have soy can also make this using Coconut Aminos (affiliate link) instead of the soy sauce.
Can you use thin asparagus spears for this recipe?
For recipes where the asparagus is roasted I prefer the thicker spears of asparagus, but if you only find thin asparagus at your store, just start to check the Asparagus with Soy-Sesame Glaze much sooner when it’s in the oven.
Can you make Asparagus with Soy-Sesame Glaze with black sesame seeds?
Either color of sesame seeds will be great for this recipe!
How to make Asparagus with Soy-Sesame Glaze:
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- Preheat oven to 400F/200C.
- Trim off tough ends of the asparagus and arrange asparagus in a single layer on baking sheet.
- Brush asparagus with 1 T peanut oil (or other oil of your choice) and roast for about 15 minutes, or until asparagus is barely starting to get tender and slightly browned.
- While asparagus roasts, mix the rest of the oil, soy sauce, Gluten-Free Soy Sauce (affiliate link), or Coconut Aminos (affiliate link), and sesame oil.
- After 15 minutes, remove sheet pan from the oven and brush asparagus with the soy sesame glaze mixture.
- Put it back into the oven for 5-7 minutes more (more or less, depending on how thick the asparagus spears are.
- Toast the sesame seeds over high heat in a dry pan for just a little over one minute.
- Remove asparagus from the oven, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve hot.
Make it a Low-Carb Meal:
This asparagus with soy sauce and sesame flavors would be great for a low-carb meal with any of these main dishes:
- Air Fryer Lamb Chops
- Apricot Glazed Pork Chops
- Korean Salmon with Dipping Sauce
- Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Beef
- Filipino Chicken Adobo (Cooked in Soy Sauce and Vinegar)
Still want more Asparagus Recipes?
Check out Low-Carb and Keto Asparagus Recipes to see all my favorites if you’re a huge asparagus fan like I am!
Asparagus with Soy-Sesame Glaze
This Asparagus with Soy-Sesame Glaze is a delicious variation of roasted asparagus, and this will be a hit with asparagus fans who like the combination of soy sauce and sesame oil! And Soy Sauce Asparagus is a great side dish for any type of main dish with Asian flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. asparagus, thick spears preferred for roasting
- 1 T + 1 tsp. peanut oil (see notes)
- 1 T soy sauce (see notes)
- 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil (or slightly more if you like a strong sesame flavor)
- 2 tsp. sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Break one piece of asparagus to see where the woody part of the stalk starts, then cut all asparagus off at that length.
- Put asparagus on a baking sheet and brush with the 1 T of oil, turning so asparagus is coated on both sides. (Don’t worry if you don’t use all the oil; just mix it into the glaze.)
- Roast about 15 minutes, shaking the pan once or twice to turn asparagus over if you’d like.
- While asparagus is roasting, whisk together the 1 tsp. oil, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- When asparagus is starting to get tender and barely starting to brown, remove the baking sheet from the oven and brush with the soy-sesame glaze. Then put the baking sheet back into the oven and roast 5-7 minutes more. Thinner spears will need less time and thicker ones will need more.
- While asparagus roasts for the final few minutes, put the sesame seeds in a dry pan and toast over hot stove for just over one minute, or until barely starting to brown.
- Remove asparagus from oven and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
If you don't have peanut oil, use another neutral-flavored oil of your choice. Coconut Oil (affiliate link) would be delicious for this recipe. Low sodium soy sauce is fine here; use gluten-free soy sauce if needed. To make this Paleo or Whole 30, switch soy sauce for Coconut Aminos (affiliate link).
Asparagus with Soy Sesame Glaze was inspired by this recipe created by Jack Bishop for Vegetables Every Day (affiliate link), one of my favorite cookbooks.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 55Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 0mgSodium 236mgCarbohydrates 5gFiber 2gSugar 1gProtein 3g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
This asparagus with soy sauce and sesame oil is a good side dish for low-carb or Keto diets, and for any phase of the original South Beach Diet. It’s also vegan, and if you use gluten-free soy sauce it will be gluten-free.
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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
The soy sauce asparagus recipe was first posted in 2007! The photos were updated in 2017, and the recipe was last updated with more information in 2025.
25 Comments on “Asparagus with Soy-Sesame Glaze”
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Can this be served cold?
I haven’t eaten it cold but I don’t think it would be bad.
I love asparagus and to roast it seems like a great idea, Kalyn!
Thanks Agnes, hope you enjoy!
A terrific summer side dish! I love asparagus on the grill, the smokey, charred flavor is delicious.
Agree! I am a fan of asparagus pretty much any way you cook it!
This looks delicious. We are having salmon for dinner tonight and this will be the perfect accompaniment and I have all the ingredients already in so I don't have to go to the grocery store. Win win. Will let you know how it goes 🙂
Mistie, hope you enjoy!
Sher, I think it will be great. Hope I get to see you, but I do understand if you can’t make it.
Nupur, it’s the talented Rand who makes the banners. Interesting to hear your parents just tried asparagus. Don’t you just love it!
Simona, I agree completely, roasting concentrates the flavor and I think boiling washes away flavor.
Jeanne, quick and easy are big on the list around here too! Hope you like it.
Oh those look delicious! And it sounds like such a simple, easy recipe (two things that always go down well at Chez Cooksister!!) I must give it a try while the asparagus season lasts…
My mother would only make boiled asparagus, which are good, but not as good as roasted ones. I have a recipe with toasted sesame, but I have to try the soy sauce + sesame oil addition.
Kalyn, the blueberry banner is so cute!
My parents just tasted asparagus for the first time, and loved it! I have been making lots of roasted asparagus for me, and this one looks like a must-try 🙂
That looks so delicious. I love those Asian flavors. You will have a wonderful time in San Francisco!
WMM, I love sesame oil! What a great flavor.
Marye, let me know if you try it.
Wendy, this was so good.
Lydia, thanks. I loved it.
Amy, thanks for the tip. I’m thinking more long pants and less capris, and a jacket and maybe some long sleeved shirts too.
Don’t forget to bring your jacket, it is freezing cold in the evenings lately. Right now it’s 8:30 pm and barely 60 degrees.
Roasted or grilled asparagus are my absolute favorites. Lovely combination of flavors in this recipe.
This sounds like a great summer dish. Asaparagus is still in season over here too!
Now I know what I want for lunch..
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Gotta love the sesame oil!
Patricia, thanks. I loved it.
Ilva, let me know if it’s hard to find in Italy. It’s very cheap here and I will wrap up a bottle very carefully and mail it to you. (I’m completely serious about this!)
Toni, you’re too kind. I do love the grilled asparagus too. I guess I just love asparagus most any way except never boiled.
Maria, this was so good. Thanks, I’m sure it will be great in SF. When I come back let’s have another dinner.
Another great asparagus recipe! I am jealous you get to go to SF! Enjoy the Ferry Building for me:) I hope you have the greatest time!
Kalyn, every time you post a recipe about asparagus, I run out and buy some more. I swear this is true! I have been grilling them recently and using balsamic vinegar and oil. This looks like the next great asparagus extravaganza!
Thanks for this delicious entry, I better get some sesame oil becuas I want to try this!
Kalyn, I love the way you prepared the asparagus here – they look delicious!