Fried Asparagus With Caesar Dressing Recipe

Name: Fried Asparagus With Caesar Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 egg yolks; 1 small clove garlic, grated or finely minced; 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 12 anchovy fillets, minced; 1 teaspoon fish sauce (nam pla), optional; A few dashes Tabasco; 1 cup olive oil; Lemon juice to taste, plus lemon wedges for serving; Oil for shallow frying; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons cream; Salt; 16 fat asparagus stalks, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise; 4 scallions, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise; Flour for dredging; Bread crumbs for dredging; Shaved Parmesan for garnish

Servings: persons

2 egg yolks
1 small clove garlic, grated or finely minced
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
12 anchovy fillets, minced
1 teaspoon fish sauce (nam pla), optional
A few dashes Tabasco
1 cup olive oil
Lemon juice to taste, plus lemon wedges for serving
Oil for shallow frying
2 eggs
2 tablespoons cream
Salt
16 fat asparagus stalks, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise
4 scallions, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise
Flour for dredging
Bread crumbs for dredging
Shaved Parmesan for garnish

1
Combine the egg yolks, garlic, vinegar, pepper, anchovies, fish sauce (if using) and Tabasco in a bowl.
2
Gradually whisk in the olive oil, a little at a time, until the mixture emulsifies and thickens.
3
Add lemon juice to taste and water to thin to a creamy consistency.
4
Meanwhile, heat about 1/2 inch of oil to 350 degrees in a skillet.
5
Beat together the eggs and cream, and add a little salt and pepper.
6
Dredge the asparagus and the scallions in flour, then egg, then bread crumbs, and fry, in batches if necessary, turning once, until nicely browned, about 5 minutes.
7
Drain on paper towels, and arrange on plates; drizzle with the dressing, top with the Parmesan, and serve with lemon wedges.

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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: 2 egg yolks, 1 small clove garlic, grated or finely minced, 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste, and more.

Yes, Fried Asparagus With Caesar Dressing falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Fried Asparagus With Caesar Dressing

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