Panko Crusted Asparagus Spears Recipes

CRUNCH CRAZY ASPARAGUS SPEARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Prepare the asparagus by trimming off the tough woody stem.
• Set up a breading station by whipping the egg whites and mayonnaise together (the mayonnaise helps the whites stick to the asparagus). Sprinkle with some salt and pepper.
• In a separate, dish add the panko, Parmesan, Italian seasoning and paprika. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and mix. Dip each asparagus spear in the egg wash and then coat evenly in the seasoned panko breadcrumbs. Place the spears on a wire rack over a baking sheet and lightly drizzle with some olive oil (this will help them crisp up).
• Bake until golden and crispy, 15 to 17 minutes. Serve immediately.

ROASTED SESAME-AND PANKO-COATED ASPARAGUS WITH SOY-GINGER DRIZZLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Oil large rimmed baking sheet. Whisk mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger in pie dish. Mix panko and sesame seeds in another pie dish. Toss asparagus in mayonnaise mixture to coat, then roll in panko mixture. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons sesame oil. Roast until browned, turning once, about 16 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk 1 teaspoon water, brown sugar, chili-garlic sauce, remaining 3 teaspoons vinegar, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil in small bowl for sauce.
• Transfer asparagus to platter; sprinkle with salt. Drizzle with sauce.
• *Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets.

PANKO-CRUSTED ASPARAGUS SPEARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F Line a baking sheet with foil; coat with cooking spray.
• Combine mayonnaise, scallions, miso, chile-garlic sauce and oil in a small bowl.
• Place asparagus in a shallow dish and toss with half the miso mixture (about 1/4 cup), making sure the asparagus is well coated.
• Combine panko and sesame seeds in another shallow dish. Working with one spear at a time, roll in the panko mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a bit of room between each spear. Coat the prepared spears with cooking spray.
• Roast the asparagus until the coating is browned and crispy and the asparagus is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with the remaining miso mixture as a dipping sauce.
• TIPS & NOTES.
• Miso is fermented soybean paste made by inoculating a mixture of soybeans, salt and grains (usually barley or rice) with koji, a beneficial mold. Miso is undeniably salty, so a little goes a long way. White or sweet miso (Shiromiso), made with soy and rice, is yellow and milder in flavor; use for soup, salad dressings and sauces for fish or chicken. Look for it near tofu at well-stocked supermarkets.
• Although we typically use whole-wheat panko-style breadcrumbs, for this recipe we recommend using white, Japanese-style panko breadcrumbs for the best texture and flavor. Look for them in the Asian-food section of most supermarkets or near other breadcrumbs.

PANKO-ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice. Transfer half of the mixture to a small serving bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
• Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Spread the remaining mayonnaise mixture over asparagus spears. Roll in breadcrumbs to coat. Place in an ungreased 15 x10x1 inch baking pan. Drizzle with oil.
• Roast about 12 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender and breadcrumbs are golden brown. Serve asparagus with the reserved mayonnaise mixture.

PANKO CRUSTED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Trim ends off asparagus and cut into 3rds (about 1 1/2 to 2 inches long).
• Blanch asparagus in slightly boiling, salted water for 2 to 3 minutes until it begins to get tender.
• Transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Then drain on a clean kitchen towel.
• Set out a breading station with 3 shallow bowls or pie pans.
• In the first add the flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
• In the second one whisk the eggs. You may add a touch of milk or water.
• In the third bowl add the panko.
• Heat about an inch of oil in a large skillet.
• Toss asparagus in flour, then egg, then panko.
• Fry until golden brown.