Battered Asparagus and Ham Hoagies
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Better Homes and Gardens
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Sandwiches- Burgers- Wraps
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 2 Tbsp. lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 20 asparagus spears (12 oz.) washed and trimmed
- 4 hoagie rolls, split
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- Lemon Aioli:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 4 slice prosciutto or deli ham
- 12 to 16 fresh mint leaves
- 2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped chives
Directions
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Preheat oven to 425 degree in a shallow dish combine panko, lemon-pepper seasoning, and garlic powder. Place cornstarch in a second shallow dish. Place eggs in a second shallow dish
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Place eggs in a third shallow dish.
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Place 2 Tbsp. oil in a 15 × 10 × 1-inch baking pan. Place pan in oven.
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Meanwhile, dip asparagus spears, one at a time, in eggs to moisten. Dip in cornstarch to coat. Dip in eggs again; dip in panko mixture to coat. Place on a tray while coating remaining spears.
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Transfer all spears to hot pan. Drizzle with remaining oil. Bake 10 minutes or until golden, turning once.
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Meanwhile, spread cut sides of rolls with mayonnaise. Place on a baking sheet. Broil, spread sides up, 5 minutes or until toasted. Cool slightly.
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To assemble: Spread buns with half the Lemon Aioli. Arrange prosciutto and asparagus on buns. Top with mint and chives, if desired, serve with remaining lemon Aioli.
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Lemon Aioli: In a small bowl stir together mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, very thinly sliced, and salt.