Thai Inspired Asparagus with Fried Lemon Rounds

Ingredients

• 1 bunch asparagus
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/2 jalapeño seeded and minced
• 1 large garlic clove minced
• 1 shallot minced
• 1/4 cup fresh mint minced
• 1/4 cup fresh dill minced
• 1/4 cup basil minced
• 2 tbsp chili paste or crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 inch ginger grated
• 2 tsp fresh lemongrass minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 cup gluten-free flour
• 1 egg beaten
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Walnut oil about an inch on a pan for frying

Instructions

1. Trim asparagus and steam until al dente. Blanch in ice water to stop the cooking process.
2. In a small bowl, add all ingredients for the sauce and mix until well combined.
3. Drain the asparagus from the water used to blanch and place in a bowl. Pour the prepared sauce over the asparagus.
4. To prepare the lemons, slice a Meyer lemon very thinly.
5. In a small bowl, mix the flour, salt and pepper.
6. Dip each lemon slice in the egg, and then the flour and repeat so its on both sides.
7. Heat oil in the pan for frying. Fry coated lemon slices until it browns. Lay on paper towel to drain excess oil. Top the asparagus with them and enjoy!