BEER BATTERED ASPARAGUS

BEER BATTERED ASPARAGUS image

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Lemon Herbed Dipping Sauce
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon Pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon hidden valley ranch buttermilk ranch
Beer Battered Asparagus:
1/2 cup tempura
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 cup beer
1/4 cup parmesan
1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed
Peanut oil for frying

Steps:

Lemon Herbed Dipping Sauce: Stir together all ingredients and transfer to a small bowl. Chill, covered, until ready to serve. Beer Battered Asparagus: 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.Soak asparagus in parmesan then 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.