Fried Asparagus with Meyer Lemon Dipping Sauce

Probably our favorite thing to have in the Spring!

Dipping Sauce

1/2 cup mayo

1/2 cup sour cream

2tablespoons whole grain mustard

1 tablespoon Meyer lemon Zest

2 tablespoons Meyer Lemon juice

Sand and Pepper

Asparagus

6-8 cups of Canola oil for frying

1 egg

12 ounce bottle of light beer

1 3/4 cup AP Flour

3/4 cup cornstarch

salt and pepper and

1 1/2 lbs asparagus trimmed, rinsed and dried

Make the sauce by mixing everything together.

Heat the oil to 375.

Whisk egg and beer then add the flour cornstarch sand pepper and mix until smooth.

Dip asparagus into the batter a few at a time and drop into the oil. Cook until golden brown and 3-4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel and add more salt.

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