Paramount Citrus

• Juice a lemon with a citrus reamer or juicer; set aside.
• In a large pot, bring water to a boil and place asparagus spears.
• Cook for 3-5 minutes until barely tender and drain on paper towels.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk together egg, milk with salt and pepper to taste.
• Dip asparagus spears first into egg mixture and then dip into flour and deep fry until lightly browned.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Meanwhile to prepare the sauce; in a food processor, blend pine nuts with garlic.
• Add fresh lemon juice, olive oil and stock and blend for an extra 1-2 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve asparagus fritters with the lemon and pine nuts sauce.