Fried Asparagus - Paula Deen

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 lb fresh asparagus
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal mix
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• peanut oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 snap off tough ends of asparagus. rinse asparagus with water, and leave damp.
• 2 place flour in a resealable plastic bag; add asparagus, seal and shake to coat.
• 3 in a shallow dish, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
• 4 in another shallow dish, combine cornmeal mix and cajun seasoning.
• 5 dip asparagus in buttermilk mixture; dredge in cornmeal mixture.
• 6 in a large dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches. heat oil over medium heat to 365 degrees. fry asparagus, in batches, 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
• 7 drain on paper towels and serve with creole mustard sauce.