Parmesan-Panko Asparagus Spears

Name: Parmesan-Panko Asparagus Spears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 egg whites; 1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups panko bread crumbs; ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; ⅛ teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed; 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more if needed; ½ lemon, juiced

Rating: 4.56 stars

9 Ratings
8 Reviews
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Asparagus spears are dipped in an egg white-mayonnaise mixture, then coated in Parmesan and panko breadcrumbs before a trip to the oven to bake into a crunchy, delicious side dish. Very easy and delicious!

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

15 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Set a cooking rack over a baking sheet.

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Step 2
Whisk egg whites, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Mix panko crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and lemon peel together in a shallow bowl or on a piece of waxed paper.
Step 3
Dip each asparagus spear into egg white mixture, then press into crumb mixture to coat. Place coated spears on prepared rack; drizzle with olive oil.
Step 4
Bake asparagus in the preheated oven until coating is browned and crisp, 15 to 17 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice over asparagus and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

309 calories; protein 13.9g; carbohydrates 43.3g; fat 15.5g; cholesterol 9.2mg; sodium 493.2mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (8)

Most helpful positive review

Mike Singer

10/18/2014

Make sure your asparagus is very dry to start or egg white will not stick therefore your crumbs will not stick. I mixed Panko with finer ground crumbs for extra crunch. I found finer ground crumbs stick better than course crumbs. Panko and Parmesan is the best. I've tried different green and yellow squash, Zucchini, carrots and other veggies. I can hardly wait to try it on the outdoor grill. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

frog legs

04/25/2013

we tried this against the asparagus with sliced almonds and parmesan recipe from this site. we enjoyed this recipe but the other just had so much more flavor. so 3.5 stars. if the compition wasn't so strong maybe 4 stars. Read More

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9 Ratings

5 star values: 6
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Mike Singer

10/18/2014

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frog legs

04/24/2013

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Stefanie Magee Magnuson

12/04/2018

This was marvelous! Only difference I made was I used one WHOLE egg instead of 2 egg whites. Read More

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Adriana

05/22/2016

I sprinkled maybe 1/2 cup of bread crumbs. It was great! I also used some garlic powder. Yummy Read More

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BoxcarNY

03/29/2020

I bought a bunch of asparagus (on sale for a buck) for the first time and I needed a simple recipe and this was just the ticket. I was out of lemon so I added a little lemon pepper spice instead--now I'm not a fan of spicy food but it was a little overpowering. I guess most other people would like it that way but, not my wife, so next time I'll just leave it out. I did use olive oil sprinkled on but next time I will get a can of generic olive oil cooking spray and spray both the grill rack and evenly coat the spears once they are laid on the rack. I don't like to waste anything so I spread the unused panko-cheese mixture over the spears which were closely spaced on the rack before baking it. These taste better and are healthier than french fries! Read More

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Don

06/21/2020

This is a great way to serve asparagus. The only adjustment I made was to sprinkle parm on the plate serving Read More

Romaine Cheney

03/07/2016

I never liked asparagus until a friend made this. I LOVE IT NOW!!! Read More

Michelle Bernal Ricci

05/27/2020

Family lived it! Read More

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Parmesan-Panko Asparagus Spears

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 308.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 28 %

carbohydrates: 14 %

dietary fiber: 10 %

sugars:

fat: 24 %

saturated fat: 19 %

cholesterol: 3 %

vitamin a iu: 19 %

niacin equivalents: 22 %

vitamin b6: 10 %

vitamin c: 15 %

folate: 16 %

calcium: 16 %

iron: 15 %

magnesium: 9 %

potassium: 8 %

sodium: 20 %

thiamin: 17 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.