Blistered Asparagus With Peanut-Coconut Sprinkle

Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
Cooking asparagus hot and fast in a skillet develops their delicate flavor without overcooking. Tossing them in a light soy dressing with crushed peanuts and shredded coconut adds a subtle but addictive crunch. If your asparagus has very thick stalks, peel the bottom third after snapping off the ends.