Asparagus wrapped with Prosciutto is the easiest, most delicious asparagus recipe ever! PLUS this recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes!!
Just a handful of ingredients with a bunch of flavor. Want to know how to make this recipe? Read on.
Why you’ll love this recipe
These Asparagus wrapped with prosciutto are just the best appetizer and finger food for parties! Tasty, super quick and fun to eat!
The saltiness of prosciutto bring out the earthiness of fresh asparagus like nothing else. Your guests will love these, so make lots!
Make these ricotta stuffed mushrooms and some homemade crackers to complete the party!
For complete ingredient quantities and full instructions, please scroll to the printable recipe card bottom of the page.
Ingredient notes
You’ll need just 5 ingredients for this recipe.
- Fresh asparagus – look for stalks that are firm and the tips aren’t soft or mushy
- Prosciutto – thinly sliced from the deli is best but prepackage will be fine
- Olive oil – I like extra virgin but the choice is yours
- Garlic – fresh
- Lemon – optional but adds freshness and brightness after cooking
Variations
- instead of prosciutto use thinly sliced bacon
- melted butter can be used instead of olive oil
Instructions
- Give the asparagus a quick rinse.
- Snap off the tough, woody end.
- Mix olive oil with garlic in a shallow pan.
- Toss asparagus through garlic olive oil to coat
- Cut prosciutto in half lengthwise
- Starting just under the tip of the asparagus, wind the strips of prosciutto around the spears. The oil will help the thin prosciutto stick to the asparagus
- Finally arrange the prosciutto wrapped asparagus in one layer on a baking tray. Pop under a hot grill or broiler until the prosciutto is crisp and the asparagus is tender.
Tips for success and FAQ’s
Asparagus can be wrapped ahead of time. Just store in the refrigerate until you are ready to cook.
Prosciutto is salt cured, dry aged Italian ham. It must be thinly sliced and has a delicate texture. You’ll find it in the deli section, gourmet food stores and often prepackage in most supermarkets.
No, the asparagus should be raw when wrapped with prosciutto. We want tender crunch here .
Try frying gently in a skillet with a little extra oil until prosciutto is crispy and asparagus is tender. Alternatively, bake in the oven.
Serving suggestion
Serving is so simple. Just a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a squeeze of lemon is perfect over the asparagus wrapped with prosciutto
Of course, Asparagus wrapped with prosciutto are perfect served along side a butterflied chicken and Bagna Cauda but why not serve these with drinks before dinner? I can’t think of anything better!
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Asparagus wrapped with prosciutto recipe
Ingredients
- 20 fresh asparagus
- 10 slices prosciutto as much as you need see notes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced/crushed
for serving
- extra virgin olive oil and lemon
Instructions
- Rinse asparagus to remove any dirt that may be clinging.
- Bend the ends until the snap to remove the tough, woody part. Trim if you think it’s necessary.
- Mix olive oil and garlic in a wide shallow pan then toss the asparagus gently in the oil to coat lightly.
- Cut slices of prosciutto in half lengthwise.
- Taking one half length of prosciutto and beginning just under the tip of the asparagus, wrap prosciutto down the spear. Place on a baking tray and repeat with remaining asparagus and prosciutto.
- Arrange in one layer on the baking tray.
- Turn the oven grill (broiler) on high.
- Place the tray of asparagus under the grill (broiler). Have the tray about 7.5cm (3 inches) away from the grill (broiler).
- Cook for 5 minutes.
- Turn asparagus and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
- Prosciutto should be crispy and asparagus tender.
- Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice.
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Notes
- Prosciutto needed for this recipe is approximately one slice for every two asparagus. So if you have twenty asparagus spears you will need ten slices of prosciutto.
- This recipe can be prepared 6 hours ahead of time up to step 6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to cook.
- instead of prosciutto use thinly sliced bacon
- melted butter can be used instead of olive oil
Yes it’s fabulous.
this looks very delicious marcellina. has your blog had a huge revamp? i don’t think i’ve visited it in a while:) looks terrific. cheers sherry x
Hi Sherry, yep, had a bit of a revamp! Hope you like the new look! xx
Yum! This looks so delicious. I can’t wait to try this one!
Thanks, Karly! Let me know what you think.
Marcellina you make this look so easy and delicious. I’ll be looking for fresh and delicious asparagus now. Thanks so much for sharing this idea and recipe.
I know you will enjoy it, Pauline!
What an excellent idea. I never tried wrapping my asparagus before. I think it’s time!
Definitely! It’s a delicious combination!
Keeper it is ! Pinned, shared ! Enjoy the week end !
Yes, I think it is! Hope your weekend is great! xx
Simplicity strikes again! I love the fact that they can be made ahead of time and then just pop them in the oven when your guests arrive. Your pictures are absolutely stunning. Thanks so much for sharing Marcellina ♥
So true, Maria, simple but sensational!
Love such simple, yet sophisticated dishes. So tasty!
I do too, Ronit!
Those asparagus look devine. Must try to make them.
Thank you, Geoff. Yes, you should try them!