BEER-BATTERED ASPARAGUS

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Serve this simple snack with a lemon dipping sauce for your next game day.

Categories     Beer     Appetizer     Fry     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Asparagus     Gourmet     snack     snack week     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 3# fish chunks 4-6 people

Number Of Ingredients 15

For lemon dipping sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For asparagus
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup lager such as Harp (pour beer slowly into measuring cup; do not measure foam)
About 4 cups vegetable oil
1 lb medium asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
Special Equipment
a deep-fat thermometer

Steps:

  • Make dipping sauce:
  • Stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, zest, and pepper in a small bowl. Chill, covered, until ready to use.
  • Make batter and fry asparagus:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 200°F.
  • Whisk together flour, salt, zest, and pepper in a bowl until combined, then add beer, whisking until smooth.
  • Heat 3 inches oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until it registers 375°F on thermometer.
  • Submerge asparagus spears in batter to coat. Working in batches of 10, drag 1 at a time gently against rim to remove excess batter, then transfer to oil and fry, stirring gently to keep asparagus from sticking together, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer as fried with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet and keep warm in oven. Return oil to 375°F between batches. Serve with lemon dipping sauce.

Gay Air Conditioner
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This recipe was a waste of time. The asparagus was tough and the batter was bland.


Tara Timsina
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The asparagus was undercooked and the batter was soggy. I think I would cook the asparagus for a few more minutes next time.


Jose Castro
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The batter was too thick and didn't coat the asparagus evenly. I ended up having to make a new batch of batter.


Ahmad Mian
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The asparagus was a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would try using less oil next time.


Joanna Martinez
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This recipe was easy to follow and the asparagus turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Amelia Hannigan
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I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but this recipe changed my mind. The beer batter was so flavorful and the asparagus was cooked perfectly.


Thina Busakwe
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I also added some chopped bacon to the batter for extra flavor.


Babu Mahat
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The asparagus is always crispy and delicious.


YAWAR SHAH
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The asparagus turned out great! The batter was easy to make and the asparagus cooked evenly.


Bimala
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This beer-battered asparagus recipe was a hit! The asparagus was crispy and flavorful, and the batter was light and airy. I will definitely be making this again.