Description
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus is a simple yet elegant appetizer or side dish featuring fresh asparagus stalks wrapped in savory prosciutto and broiled to crispy perfection. With only four ingredients, this quick recipe offers a delicious blend of flavors and textures that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 12 stalks fresh asparagus
Meat
- 6 slices prosciutto (very thinly sliced)
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat broiler: Preheat the broiler and line a sheet pan with foil to prepare for cooking.
- Prepare asparagus: Place the asparagus in a single layer on the sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat the stalks evenly.
- Wrap with prosciutto: Cut each slice of prosciutto in half crosswise. Wrap each asparagus stalk with a piece of prosciutto.
- Season: Season the wrapped asparagus with ground black pepper to taste.
- Broil asparagus: Broil for 4 minutes on each side until asparagus is cooked through and prosciutto is crispy on the edges.
- Serve: Serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Use very thinly sliced prosciutto for easier wrapping and better crispiness.
- You can substitute olive oil with avocado oil or another neutral oil if desired.
- If you do not have a broiler, you can use a hot oven set to the highest temperature and bake the asparagus for about 10 minutes until crisp.
- To add extra flavor, consider sprinkling a little grated Parmesan cheese after broiling.
- This dish pairs well with light white wines and is great as an appetizer or side for dinner parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg
