Best Kims Fried Asparagus Recipes

KITTENCAL'S PAN-FRIED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large skillet melt butter with oil over medium heat.
• Add in kosher salt, garlic and crushed chili flakes (if using) cook stirring for about 1 minute (do not brown the garlic).
• Add in asparagus and cook for about 8-10 minutes turning the spears to ensure even cooking.
• Season with freshly ground black pepper.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

PAN-FRIED ASPARAGUS

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.

STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS

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.

CRISPY FRIED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Prepare an ice-water bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water Line 2 large plates with paper towels.
• To cook the asparagus, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the asparagus and boil just until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain well in a colander and transfer to the ice bath to cool. Once cooled, place them on one of the towel-lined plates to drain and pat dry with additional paper towels.
• To prepare the asparagus, wrap 1 piece of ham around each spear. Set aside on a plate. Heat the oil in a shallow skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
• To dredge the spears, place the flour in a shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper. In a second shallow bowl, whisk the eggs. Roll the ham-wrapped asparagus in the flour, dip in the eggs, and transfer to the hot oil.
• To cook the spears, fry them, in batches, turning to cook on all sides, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the second towel-lined plate to drain. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
• making ahead
• The asparagus spears can be wrapped with ham and stored in an airtight container at least 24 hours ahead. You can also prepare them completely ahead and hold them at room temperature for up to 1 hour. When ready to serve, re-crisp them in a 450°F oven for about 5 minutes.

FRIED ASPARAGUS - PAULA DEEN

Steps:

• Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Rinse asparagus with water, and leave damp.
• Place flour in a resealable plastic bag; add asparagus, seal and shake to coat.
• In a shallow dish, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
• In another shallow dish, combine cornmeal mix and Cajun seasoning.
• Dip asparagus in buttermilk mixture; dredge in cornmeal mixture.
• In a large Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches. Heat oil over medium heat to 365 degrees. Fry asparagus, in batches, 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels and serve with Creole Mustard Sauce.

BATTER FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH HERB OR LEMON DIPPING SAUCES

Steps:

• After cutting off the tough stems of the asparagus, wash well and pat dry with paper towels.
• Place oven rack in the middle position; preheat oven to 200°F
• In a bowl wide enough to easily batter-coat the spears, add the flour, egg, wine, lemon zest, onion powder, celery salt, Kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk together until well blended; batter should be on the thickish side. Let sit at least one (1) hour.
• For the dipping sauces:.
• HERB: Mix all of the herbs with the mayonnaise, season to taste. Chill, covered, until ready to serve.
• LEMON: Stir together all the ingredients in a small bowl. Chill, covered, until ready to serve
• Blanch the asparagus spears in boiling water. Drain, immediately run VERY cold water over them; blot dry on paper towels and set aside.
• Heat 3 inches oil in a 3 to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until it registers 375°F on a deep-fat thermometer. (COOK'S TIP: Remember to return the oil to 375°F between batches of asparagus.).
• Dip the asparagus spears ONE-AT-A-TIME in the batter - Coat completely. Gently lower the spear into the hot oil. Repeat with remaining asparagus spears, but DO NOT CROWD. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turning with a slotted spoon until lighlty golden.
• Remove each asparagus spear with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined baking sheet; if desired, sprinkle lightly with Kosher salt. Keep warm in the pre-heated oven for up to 20 minutes.
• Serve warm with one or both of the dipping sauces.

PAN-FRIED GARLIC ASPARAGUS

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.

PAN-FRIED ASPARAGUS

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.