Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus is an easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. It consists of asparagus spears wrapped with prosciutto before being baked. Prosciutto is an Italian dry-cured pork, generally sliced thin and served uncooked. Traditionally, prosciutto was cured during the winter months, when temperature and humidity were ideal for the process. With asparagus being a spring vegetable, the combination of the two lent itself to a natural pairing.
Recipe Servings: 8
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 16 fresh asparagus spears, ends trimmed
- 16 slices prosciutto
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F, line a large baking sheet with foil, and brush the foil with olive oil.
- Wrap one slice of prosciutto around each asparagus spear, starting at the bottom, and spiraling up to the tip.
- Place the wrapped spears on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and shake it back and forth to roll the spears over.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven for 5 minutes, or until asparagus is tender and prosciutto is crisp.
- Serve immediately.
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