Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Prosciutto wrapped asparagus 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 will love this recipe

These prosciutto wrapped asparagus 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 prosciutto wrapped asparagus, 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.

1. Fresh asparagus - look for stalks that are firm and the tips aren't soft or mushy
2. Prosciutto - thinly sliced from the deli is best but prepackage will be fine
3. Olive oil - I like extra virgin but the choice is yours
4. Garlic - fresh
5. 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

1. Give the asparagus a quick rinse.
2. Snap off the tough, woody end.
3. Mix olive oil with garlic in a shallow pan.
4. Toss asparagus through garlic olive oil to coat
5. Cut prosciutto in half lengthwise
6. 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
7. 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 FAQs

Prosciutto wrapped asparagus can be made ahead of time. Just store in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook.

Serving suggestion

Serving is so simple. Just a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a squeeze of lemon is perfect over the prosciutto wrapped asparagus.

Of course, prosciutto wrapped asparagus 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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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Recipe

Simply wrap fresh asparagus in thinly sliced prosciutto and cook until the prosciutto is crispy. Easy, fast and delicious. Can be served as a appetizer with drinks or a side with dinner

5 from 8 votes

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings:20 wrapped asparagus

Author: Marcellina

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

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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.

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.

Variations

• instead of prosciutto use thinly sliced bacon
• melted butter can be used instead of olive oil

 

Nutritional Information Per Serving

Serving: 0g | Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutritional Disclaimer

Nutritional information is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. For accurate results, it is recommended that the nutritional information be calculated based on the ingredients and brands you use.

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