Best 13 Fried Asparagus With Caesar Dressing Recipes

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Fried asparagus with Caesar dressing is a classic dish that is both delicious and easy to make. The combination of crispy asparagus, creamy Caesar dressing, and salty Parmesan cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. In this article, we'll provide you with the best recipe for fried asparagus with Caesar dressing, along with some tips and tricks for making the perfect dish.

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FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH CAESAR DRESSING



Fried Asparagus With Caesar Dressing image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 egg yolks
1 small clove garlic, grated or finely minced
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
12 anchovy fillets, minced
1 teaspoon fish sauce (nam pla), optional
A few dashes Tabasco
1 cup olive oil
Lemon juice to taste, plus lemon wedges for serving
Oil for shallow frying
2 eggs
2 tablespoons cream
Salt
16 fat asparagus stalks, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise
4 scallions, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise
Flour for dredging
Bread crumbs for dredging
Shaved Parmesan for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine the egg yolks, garlic, vinegar, pepper, anchovies, fish sauce (if using) and Tabasco in a bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, a little at a time, until the mixture emulsifies and thickens. Add lemon juice to taste and water to thin to a creamy consistency.
  • Meanwhile, heat about 1/2 inch of oil to 350 degrees in a skillet. Beat together the eggs and cream, and add a little salt and pepper. Dredge the asparagus and the scallions in flour, then egg, then bread crumbs, and fry, in batches if necessary, turning once, until nicely browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain on paper towels, and arrange on plates; drizzle with the dressing, top with the Parmesan, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 307, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 483 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PAN-FRIED ASPARAGUS



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This garlic asparagus dish is a Northern Italian side dish. My family loves it! Even the kids!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown. Add asparagus, and cook for 10 minutes, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 524.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

ROASTED ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH FRIED SAGE



Roasted Asparagus Salad with Fried Sage image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds fresh asparagus
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
1 cup vegetable or olive oil, for frying
30 fresh medium sage leaves, patted dry
1 wedge (2 ounces) Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Zest of 1 lemon, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped sage
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Trim bottom of asparagus spears at point where they turn pale and tough. If spears are medium to thick, peel lower two thirds of the trimmed spears with sharp vegetable peeler. Thin spears needn't be peeled. Place them in a bowl, add chopped sage, olive oil and a light sprinkle of salt and toss lightly. Spread asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast until the spears are slightly limp -- 4 to 8 minutes depending on their thickness. Remove from oven and let cool. Heat olive oil in a 1 1/2 to 2 quart saucepan to 330 degrees. Drop in half of the sage leaves and turn them in the oil with a wire skimmer or slotted spoon. Fry for only 10 to 15 seconds, do not let the leaves brown. Then remove them to paper towels to drain. Fry the remaining sage leaves and sprinkle them all lightly with salt. They should crisp when they cool. The sage can be fried up to 1 day ahead of time -- store in airtight container at room temperature. Shave the Parmigiano cheese into thin curls. For the dressing, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped sage, salt, pepper in a small mixing bowl, whisk in the oil. When ready to serve, toss asparagus with the dressing in a large bowl. Arrange the dressed asparagus on a serving platter, sprinkle with Parmigiano curls and with the fried sage leaves.

FIVE-INGREDIENT GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH PECORINO AND PINE NUTS



Five-Ingredient Grilled Asparagus with Pecorino and Pine Nuts image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bunches green pencil asparagus
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup grated Pecorino-Romano, plus extra for garnish
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Place a cooling rack upside down on the grill.
  • Toss the asparagus with 1/3 cup of the olive oil and some salt and pepper. Grill the asparagus, turning often to ensure even charring, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the Pecorino-Romano, lemon zest and juice and some salt and pepper to a bowl and mix to combine. Slowly whisk in the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil to form an emulsion.
  • Arrange the asparagus on a serving plater. Drizzle with the dressing and garnish with the pine nuts and more Pecorino.

FRIED SHALLOT CAESAR SALAD



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The dressing here is great on this salad, but it can find a second (and third, and fourth) life in so many other simple meals. Use it as a dip for grilled asparagus and broccolini; slather it on burgers and BLTs; or combine it 50-50 with Greek yogurt and add chopped dill and black pepper to make a fried shallot Ranch dressing for dipping crudités (or chicken wings). Add it to a roast beef sandwich (or just serve it with the roast beef). It's a great party dip for chips (or anything you'd serve French onion dip with). This recipe calls for making the mayo from scratch, but you can use store-bought mayo as the base to make it even easier.

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories     dinner, lunch, weeknight, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup homemade or store-bought fried shallots
1 whole egg
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 medium garlic cloves
1/2 cup neutral oil, such as canola or rice bran
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper
1/2 cup homemade or store-bought fried shallots
2 heads romaine, crisp inner leaves only, washed and carefully dried, torn or chopped into large pieces
1 ounce finely grated Parmesan (about ½ cup), plus more for serving
Anchovies, left whole or torn into pieces (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the shallot aioli: Combine shallots, egg, lemon juice, mustard, fish sauce, Worcestershire sauce and garlic in the bottom of a jar just wide enough to fit the head of an immersion blender (see Tip). Add the neutral oil, pouring it in slowly so that it forms a distinct layer on top of the other ingredients. Place the head of an immersion blender all the way at the bottom of the jar. Turn on the blender and slowly pull it up through the jar so that the oil is slowly incorporated and forms a creamy emulsion.
  • Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl. Whisk in the extra-virgin olive oil, then whisk in water as needed until the dressing forms a light, creamy consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Prepare the salad: If using homemade shallots, skip to Step 4. If using store-bought shallots, toast the shallots in a large skillet over medium heat until deep caramel brown and aromatic, about 3 minutes. (Alternatively, you can toast the shallots on a sheet tray in an oven or toaster oven at 375 degrees until deep caramel brown, about 6 minutes.) Season generously with salt and transfer to a bowl.
  • In a large bowl, toss the lettuce with a few tablespoons of the dressing, half of the fried shallots and the Parmesan until lightly coated. Taste some of it, then add more dressing and season to taste with salt and pepper as desired. Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with remaining fried shallots, grate some more Parmesan on top, garnish with anchovies (if using) and serve. Leftover dressing can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

DEEP-FRIED ASPARAGUS



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This is a fancier version of the other fried asparagus on here, and is more like an appetizer. Serve with Ranch dressing for dipping.

Provided by cookinkatie

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1 ½ cups biscuit mix
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Whisk milk and eggs together in a bowl.
  • Stir biscuit mix, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl.
  • Dip asparagus into milk mixture.
  • Roll and coat asparagus in dry ingredient mixture. Repeat with a second layer for each asparagus.
  • Carefully place coated asparagus in the hot oil; fry until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 107.6 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1371 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

ASPARAGUS VINAIGRETTE



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Asparagus is at its flavorful best for only a short time, usually between March and May, when you'll want to avail yourself of its abundance. There are, of course, a number of ways to prepare and serve asparagus, but this method, in which it is paired with a savory vinaigrette, is one of Martha's seasonal favorites.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt
2 bunches asparagus (about 2 pounds), trimmed
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
Pinch of sugar
Freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous amount of salt, and the asparagus. Return to a boil, and cook until asparagus are bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to ice bath to cool. Drain well, pat dry, and transfer to a serving platter.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, and sugar. Season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Whisk in oil. Add lemon zest and tarragon; whisk to combine. Taste, and adjust for seasoning. Drizzle over asparagus. Serve immediately, or let stand at room temperature for up to 30 minutes before serving.

CAESAR ASPARAGUS



Caesar Asparagus image

"This delicious dish is an easy way to get my daughter to eat asparagus. Sometimes, I make the croutons from focaccia bread. They add another dimension of texture and flavor." -Patsy Phillips, Sanford, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 cup cubed French bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
Dash salt and pepper
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently toss the asparagus, bread, oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until asparagus is tender and bread is golden brown. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, cheese, sugar, mustard, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk in the oil. Drizzle 1/4 cup over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately with remaining vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PAN-FRIED GARLIC ASPARAGUS



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This is a really simple, quick way to cook asparagus. The asparagus turns out crisp-tender and encrusted with browned parmesan cheese. Pleasing to both the eye and the taste buds!

Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb asparagus, fresh whole spears
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/4 cup shallot, thinly sliced (could also use red or yellow onion)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Prepare asparagus spears. First rinse thoroughly and cut off fibrous ends. To do this, pull one spear out of the bunch. Gently bend the spear until it snaps. Then cut the remaining spears at the same length as the first.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook garlic and shallots for five minutes or until tender but not translucent.
  • Add asparagus and parmesan to skillet and toss in oil, garlic and shallots. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes at medium / medium-high heat or until asparagus and parmesan begin to brown, and shallots are caramelized.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.1, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 346.5, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.5, Protein 4.1

FRIED ASPARAGUS



Fried Asparagus image

This battered asparagus is a favorite at events. It's fun to eat with a side of ranch dressing for dipping. -Lori Kimble, Montgomery, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornstarch
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
3 large egg whites
2-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
Oil for deep-fat frying
Ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Combine beer and egg whites; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Dip asparagus into batter., In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1-1/2 in. oil to 375°. Fry asparagus in batches until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with ranch dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS



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This recipe for stir-fried asparagus is a bright, flavorful way to prepare the vegetable.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet or a wok, heat the oil over high heat. Add the asparagus, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Add the water, and continue to cook until easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 3 minutes more.

CAESAR-STYLE ASPARAGUS



Caesar-Style Asparagus image

Categories     Cheese     Vegetable     Brunch     Side     Vegetarian     Lunch     Asparagus     Spring     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
1 pound asparagus
Purchased croutons

Steps:

  • Add first 5 ingredients to blender. With machine running, gradually add oil. Add 1/4 cup cheese. Season dressing to taste with pepper.
  • Bring pot of salted water to boil. Add asparagus and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Cool under cold water and drain. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover dressing and asparagus separately.)
  • Arrange asparagus on platter. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with croutons and remaining cheese.

CAESAR ASPARAGUS TART



Caesar Asparagus Tart image

Make and share this Caesar Asparagus Tart recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3/4 lb asparagus
1 sheet puff pastry
2 eggs
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 pinch black pepper
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Blend garlic cloves, dijon mustard, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and gradually add oil while blending.
  • After it's well mixed, add paremsan cheese and black pepper.
  • Blanch asparagus (boil for 1-2 minutes then place in an ice bath).
  • Spread out asparagus in a baking pan, top with the caesar salad mixture.
  • Prepare the puff pastry dough, roll it out flat until you have a rectangle shape.
  • Create a border around the edges of the puff pastry, approximately 3/4" wide, using a small sharp knife.
  • Then create diagonal score marks around the edges of the puff pastry.
  • Poke holes throughout the pastry dough using a fork.
  • Brush the egg yolk + water wash around the crush (edges).
  • Bake the pastry at 400F for 10mins.
  • To make part filling, combine egg, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, chives, black pepper--mix using a whisk.
  • Spread tart filling evenly on top of the pastry.
  • Spread the asparagus evenly on top of the filling.
  • Gently place 2 eggs (make sure not to break the yolk) on top of the asparagus.
  • Bake at 400F for 25mins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.3, Fat 36.4, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 94.5, Sodium 630.6, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 18.8

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender asparagus spears for the best flavor and texture.
  • To prevent the asparagus from becoming soggy, pat it dry with paper towels before cooking.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat before adding the asparagus. This will help to sear the asparagus and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
  • Cook the asparagus for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it is tender-crisp.
  • Serve the asparagus immediately with Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and lemon wedges.

Conclusion:

Fried asparagus with Caesar dressing is a simple but delicious dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover asparagus. With its crispy exterior and tender-crisp interior, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give fried asparagus with Caesar dressing a try.

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