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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Minutes |
Ready In: 3 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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This is a great side dish for times when you want something different. Ingredients:
1 pound of asparagus, trimmed |
1 medium egg |
4 ounces of freshly-grated romano cheese |
1 cup of fine dry breadcrumbs |
1 tablespoon of milk |
olive oil, for frying |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. In boiling, salted water, cook the asparagus spears until just tender.
2. Drain on paper towels.
3. In a bowl, beat the egg with milk.
4. Dip the asparagus in the egg/milk mix, then into the breadcrumbs.
5. Heat enough olive oil to cover the asparagus in a deep fryer or a large skillet.
6. Fry the asparagus until lightly browned.
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Season with your desired amount of salt and pepper.
9. Sprinkle with grated romano cheese.
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