Asparagus wrapped with prosciutto

Name: Asparagus Wrapped With Prosciutto Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
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); extra virgin olive oil and lemon

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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.

Prosciutto wrapped asparagus with lemon cheeks and olive oil in a red and white dish viewed from above.

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

4-step photo collage showing preparation of asparagus wrapped in prosciutto.

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

Prosciutto wrapped asparagus on rustic metal pan.

Asparagus can be wrapped ahead of time. Just store in the refrigerate until you are ready to cook.

What is prosciutto?

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.

Does the asparagus have to be cooked first?

No, the asparagus should be raw when wrapped with prosciutto. We want tender crunch here .

Are there any other ways to cook these asparagus wrapped with prosciutto?

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

Prosciutto wrapped asparagus with lemon cheeks and olive oil in a red and white dish.

Of course, Asparagus wrapped with prosciutto are perfect served along side my butterfly chicken recipe or Bagna Cauda and pair with some tasty instant pot cauliflower but why not serve these with drinks before dinner? I can’t think of anything better!

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