Beer Battered Asparagus With A Lemon Herbed Dipping Sauce

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Recipe courtesy david tutera, the famous wedding planner. You can substitute your favorite herbs for the rosemary and thyme.

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Steps

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Lemon herbed dipping sauce: stir together all ingredients and transfer to a small bowl.

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Chill , covered , until ready to serve.

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Beer battered asparagus: heat oil in a heavy saucepan until it reaches 375 degrees f.

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Whisk together flour , salt , pepper lemon and zest in a bowl until combined.

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Add beer and whisk ingredients until smooth.

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Dip asparagus in batter to coat.

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Remove excess batter before frying.

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Gently transfer battered asparagus to oil and fry until golden.

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Stir gently to prevent asparagus from sticking together.

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Transfer to a baking sheet that has been lined with paper towels and keep warm in a preheated 200 degree f oven.

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Ingredients

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mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, fresh thyme leave, fresh rosemary leaf, salt, all-purpose flour, pepper, beer, asparagus, vegetable oil