Lemon Dijon Crusted Asparagus Fries Recipes

LEMON DIJON ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Spray large skillet with oil. Heat over medium-high.
• Add asparagus spears. Try to get them all flat in the pan. Turn a few times until lightly browned and heated through, but still bright green and crisp tender.
• Stir together juice of 1 lemon, Dijon mustard and black pepper to taste (I put a lot). Pour mixture into pan with asparagus and toss. Cook 1 minute until heated.
• Serve immediately.
• I like to serve this with simple baked chicken breasts or fish.

LEMONY FRESH ASPARAGUS WITH THYME

Steps:

• Warm the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 3 minutes.
• Add the asparagus, thyme, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon slices, and salt & pepper; stir to combine.
• Cover and cook until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not over cook.
• Arrange on serving platter and squeeze with fresh lemon juice.
• Serve hot, cold, or at room temperature.

ASPARAGUS FRIES

Steps:

• For the seasoning: Stir desired seasoning combination in a large bowl until well mixed.; set aside.
• For the asparagus fries: Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat until a deep-frying thermometer registers 360 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl until well combined; set aside.
• Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Slowly pour in the lager and whisk until smooth. Dip half of the asparagus pieces into the batter, turning to coat completely and letting any excess drip off. Carefully add a few of the asparagus pieces at a time to the hot oil until all the battered pieces are added, then fry until golden brown on all sides and crisp-tender on the inside, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining asparagus pieces and batter, making sure to bring the oil back to 360 degrees F for the second batch.
• Toss the warm fries in the bowl with the seasoning combination and serve with the lemon aioli.

LEMON DIJON ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cook asparagus in boiling water until crisp-tender or as desired.
• In a small saucepan, melt butter.
• Add lemon juice, mustard and worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
• Place asparagus in serving dish, drizzle with butter mixture and toss to coat.

ASPARAGUS WITH DIJON SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Snap off and discard the woody bases of the fresh asparagus.
• 2. Cook fresh asparagus, covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• 3. Transfer to a serving platter. Keep warm.
• 4. For the Sauce: In a small saucepan, stir together milk and cornstarch. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
• 5. Stir in mustard and white pepper.
• 6. Spoon sauce over the asparagus. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• 7. Serve with a little sprinkled snipped parsley on top and a few lemon wedges for garnish. Pretty!!

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE --COURTESY MELISSA D'AR

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Wash asparagus well to remove any sand from the tips, break off woody part of stem by holding the stalk at each end and gently bending until it snaps. pat asparagus dry.
• In a large bowl toss asparagus with the olive oil, and liberally season with salt and pepper.
• Spread the stalks out on a baking sheet, in a single layer, and roast until tender but still firm and moist, about 10 minutes. If you are using the really "skinny" stalks, be careful not to over roast them.
• Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette, see Cooks Note:.
• In a small bowl, vigorously whisk together the mustard and lemon juice. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking quickly to emulsify the olive oil into the juice mixture. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter, toss with the vinaigrette and serve. The dish may be eaten warm or cold.