Beer Battered Asparagus with a Lemon Herbed Dipping Sauce

NEED:

Lemon Herbed Dipping Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon roughly chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon roughly minced fresh rosemary leaves
Not a fan of thyme or rosemary? You may use the spices of your choice.
Pinch salt
Blend together and chill until ready to use.

Beer Battered Asparagus:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 cup beer
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
Vegetable oil, for frying

Heat oil in a heavy saucepan until it reaches 375 degrees F. **you can lightly flick water off your fingers into the oil. If it pops it is hot enough
Whisk together flour, salt, pepper lemon and zest in a bowl until combined. Add beer and whisk ingredients until smooth.Dip asparagus in batter to coat. Remove excess batter before frying. Gently transfer battered asparagus to oil and fry until golden. Stir gently to prevent asparagus from sticking together.

Transfer to a baking sheet that has been lined with paper towels and keep warm in a preheated 200 degree F oven.

ENJOY!