Recipe of What Are Panko Crumbs Made Of

Parmesan-Panko Asparagus Spears

Because japanese panko is made from white bread without crust, it is lighter and flakier in texture and more coarse than regular breadcrumbs.

Recipe Summary Parmesan-Panko Asparagus Spears

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!

Ingredients | What Are Panko Crumbs Made Of

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

Directions

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

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.

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.

Bake asparagus in the preheated oven until coating is browned and crisp, 15 to 17 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice over asparagus and serve immediately.

Info | What Are Panko Crumbs Made Of

prep: 15 mins cook: 15 mins total: 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

TAG : Parmesan-Panko Asparagus Spears

Side Dish, Vegetables, Asparagus, Baked,