Grilled Glazed Steak and Asparagus

A delicious combination of flank steak and asparagus grilled to perfection, glazed with a savory-sweet mixture of oyster sauce, balsamic vinegar, and grainy mustard with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes.

4 servings
50 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grainy mustard
  • ½ teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
  • 1 pound asparagus
  • pounds flank steak
  • 4 pieces skewers

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Prepare a charcoal grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas).

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Stir together oyster sauce, vinegar, mustard, and red-pepper flakes in a large bowl.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Thread about half of asparagus crosswise onto 2 parallel skewers, leaving space between. Repeat with remaining asparagus and skewers. Brush asparagus with some of glaze, then brush steak all over with remaining glaze and sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

    10 min

  4. 4.

    Oil grill rack, then grill steak and asparagus, covered only if using a gas grill, turning steak once and asparagus occasionally, until asparagus is tender and well browned in spots, 6 to 8 minutes, and steak is medium-rare, about 10 minutes.

    10 min

  5. 5.

    Let steak stand on a cutting board 15 minutes; put asparagus on a platter and cover. Thinly slice steak across the grain.

    15 min

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