Beer Battered Asparagus with a Lemon Herbed Dipping Service

By cirql8or

Recipe courtesy David Tutera

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon roughly chopped fresh thyme leaves*
• 1/2 teaspoon roughly minced fresh rosemary leaves*
• Pinch salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1 cup beer
• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

*Cook's Note: Herbs other then thyme and rosemary can be substituted

Stir together all ingredients and transfer to a small bowl. Chill, covered, until ready to serve.

Heat oil in a heavy saucepan until it reaches 375 degrees F.

Whisk together flour, salt, pepper lemon and zest in a bowl until combined. Add beer and whisk ingredients until smooth.Dip asparagus in batter to coat. Remove excess batter before frying. Gently transfer battered asparagus to oil and fry until golden. Stir gently to prevent asparagus from sticking together.

Transfer to a baking sheet that has been lined with paper towels and keep warm in a preheated 200 degree F oven.