Asian-Flavored Asparagus with Fried Lemon Recipe

Name: Asian-Flavored Asparagus with Fried Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus woody ends trimmed and well washed, pat dry; 4 tablespoons lime juice fresh; 4 tablespoons mint leaves freshly chopped; ⅓ cup cilantro freshly chopped; ⅓ cup basil freshly chopped; 1 3/4 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or to taste; 1 small jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ginger freshly finely chopped, or minced; 2 teaspoons lemongrass prepared, minced; 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, or sugar; 1 tablespoon olive oil optional; 1 each shallots thinly sliced; 1 each lemon meyer; 1 1/4 cups bread crumbs panko; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 1 large eggs beaten; 1 x vegetable oil for lightly frying

Servings: persons

1 bunch asparagus woody ends trimmed and well washed, pat dry
4 tablespoons lime juice fresh
4 tablespoons mint leaves freshly chopped
⅓ cup cilantro freshly chopped
⅓ cup basil freshly chopped
1 3/4 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or to taste
1 small jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ginger freshly finely chopped, or minced
2 teaspoons lemongrass prepared, minced
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, or sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil optional
1 each shallots thinly sliced
1 each lemon meyer
1 1/4 cups bread crumbs panko
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
1 large eggs beaten
1 x vegetable oil for lightly frying

1
To make the asparagus salad:
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Blanch prepared asparagus in salted water until just tender still crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3
In a bowl, mix together all other ingredients and stir until well blend.
4
If using fresh lemongrass, peel the outer stalks and use only the softer inner portion, soaking in warm water or very briefly boiling to soften.
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Add asparagus in iced water, drain, and arrange in a serving platter.
6
Pour dressing evenly over asparagus.
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Keep it refrigerate while you prepare the fried lemon.
8
To make the fried lemon:
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Cut Meyer lemon into very thin slices with the peel.
10
Combine panko, salt, and pepper and spread on a plate.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Beat egg in a small bowl.
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Dip each lemon slice completely in the egg, and then pat panko mixture onto both sides.
14
Heat about 1-inch oil in a pan until it's hot.
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Fry and cook lemon slices until panko browns.
16
Transfer slices on a paper towel to drain.
17
On each serving plate, arrange marinated asparagus and 3 or 4 fried lemon slices.
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Serve right away.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch asparagus woody ends trimmed and well washed, pat dry, 4 tablespoons lime juice fresh, 4 tablespoons mint leaves freshly chopped, ⅓ cup cilantro freshly chopped, and more.

Yes, Asian-Flavored Asparagus with Fried Lemon falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Asian-Flavored Asparagus with Fried Lemon

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