FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH CAESAR DRESSING

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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

jawazkhan6684 Arman
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


SANAULLAH JAN
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This recipe is a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less oil next time.


Mohammad Rafeque
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my asparagus didn't turn out crispy. It was still good, but it wasn't as good as I expected.


Amin shah
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I had some extra asparagus from a salad and I decided to try this recipe. It turned out great!


Ahleem Miller
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I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a keeper.


shahab tariq
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Abduraham Paktiawal
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it comes together in no time.


Ganesh Junu
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've served it at parties and potlucks and it's always a hit.


Jon Perry
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I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but this recipe changed my mind. The Caesar dressing really complements the asparagus and makes it taste delicious.


Harun Abdi
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I've tried many fried asparagus recipes, but this one is by far the best. The asparagus stays tender on the inside and gets a nice crispy coating on the outside. The Caesar dressing is the perfect finishing touch.


Michael Adjepong
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This asparagus recipe is a game-changer! The combination of crispy asparagus and creamy Caesar dressing is heavenly.