BEER-BATTERED ASPARAGUS

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Beer batter makes everything taste even better, including the first fresh shoots of springtime asparagus.

Provided by Inspired Taste

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon table salt
1 bottle or can (12 oz) dark beer, chilled
Vegetable oil for deep frying
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into 3-inch pieces
Coarse sea salt, if desired
1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, table salt and beer with whisk until smooth.
  • In 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy saucepan, heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 350°F. Working in small batches, dip asparagus in batter. Fry in hot oil about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Squeeze lemon over fried asparagus; garnish with parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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