Fried Asparagus with Creole Mustard Sauce

• 1 pound 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
• Creole Mustard Sauce, recipe follows
• 1/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 3 tablespoons Creole mustard
• 2 teaspoons dry ranch dressing mix
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 3 teaspoons hot sauce
• 2/3 cup sour cream
• Salt

1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
2. Rinse asparagus with water, and leave damp.
3. Place flour in a resealable plastic bag; add asparagus, seal and shake to coat.
4. In a shallow dish, whisk together buttermilk, egg and hot sauce.
5. In another shallow dish, combine cornmeal mix and Cajun seasoning.
6. Dip asparagus in buttermilk mixture; dredge in cornmeal mixture.
7. In a large Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 2-inches.
8. Heat oil over medium heat; about 360 degrees F.
9. Fry asparagus in batches for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Drain on paper towels.
11. Serve with Creole Mustard Sauce.
12. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.
13. Cover and chill.
14. Yield: 1 cup

fresh asparagus, flour, buttermilk, egg, hot sauce, cornmeal mix, cajun seasoning, peanut oil, creole seasoning, garlic, onion powder, creole mustard, lemon juice, hot sauce, sour cream, salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/fried-asparagus-with-creole-mustard-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)