Beer-Battered Asparagus Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup lager such as harp (pour beer slowly into measuring cup; do not measure foam)
about 4 cups vegetable oil
1 lb medium asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces

Directions:

Make dipping sauce: Stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, zest, and pepper in a small bowl. Chill, covered, until ready to use.
Make batter and fry asparagus: Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 200°F.
Whisk together flour, salt, zest, and pepper in a bowl until combined, then add beer, whisking until smooth.
Heat 3 inches oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until it registers 375°F on thermometer.
Submerge asparagus spears in batter to coat. Working in batches of 10, drag 1 at a time gently against rim to remove excess batter, then transfer to oil and fry, stirring gently to keep asparagus from sticking together, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer as fried with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet and keep warm in oven. Return oil to 375°F between batches. Serve with lemon dipping sauce.
Cooks' note: Asparagus can be kept warm in oven up to 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2203.63 Kcal (9226 kJ)
Calories from fat	2150.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	238.95g	368%
Cholesterol	11.55mg	4%
Sodium	758.96mg	32%
Potassium	273.2mg	6%
Total Carbs	28.83g	10%
Sugars	2.86g	11%
Dietary Fiber	3.28g	13%
Protein	5.7g	11%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	12%
Iron	2.6mg	14%
Calcium	35.8mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	554.37 Kcal (2321 kJ)
Calories from fat	541.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	60.11g	368%
Cholesterol	2.91mg	4%
Sodium	190.93mg	32%
Potassium	68.73mg	6%
Total Carbs	7.25g	10%
Sugars	0.72g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.82g	13%
Protein	1.43g	11%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	12%
Iron	0.7mg	14%
Calcium	9mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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