Prosciutto wrapped Asparagus

5 from 5 votes

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

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time25 mins

Servings: wrapped asparagus

Author: Marcellina

Ingredients

20 fresh asparagus
10 slices prosciutto (as much as you need see notes)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

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.
Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil into a pan and 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 need 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.

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