Fried Asparagus with Creole Mustard Sauce

Fried Asparagus with Creole Mustard Sauce
Fried Asparagus with Creole Mustard Sauce might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 148 calories, 4g of protein, and 5g of fat. This recipe serves 15. If you have asparagus, hot sauce, cream, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 25 minutes.

Instructions

1
Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Rinse asparagus with water, and leave damp.
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2
Place flour in a resealable plastic bag; add asparagus, seal and shake to coat.
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3
In a shallow dish, whisk together buttermilk, egg and hot sauce. In another shallow dish, combine cornmeal mix and Cajun seasoning. Dip asparagus in buttermilk mixture; dredge in cornmeal mixture.
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4
In a large Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 2-inches.
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5
Heat oil over medium heat; about 360 degrees F.
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6
Fry asparagus in batches for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
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7
Drain on paper towels.
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8
Serve with Creole Mustard Sauce.
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9
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and chill.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In25 m.
Servings15
Health Score7
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