Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

This prosciutto wrapped asparagus is fresh asparagus stalks flavored with savory prosciutto, then broiled to crispy perfection. A 4 ingredient appetizer or side dish that's easy, yet elegant and always gets rave reviews.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 90kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

12 stalks fresh asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 slices prosciutto very thinly sliced
ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the broiler. Line a sheet pan with foil.
Place the asparagus in a single layer on the sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat evenly.
Cut each slice of prosciutto in half cross wise. Wrap the pieces of prosciutto around each stalk of asparagus.
Season the asparagus to taste with black pepper.
Broil for 3-4 minutes on each side until asparagus is cooked though and prosciutto is crispy on the edges. Serve immediately.

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Notes

It's best to use medium sized asparagus stalks for this recipe. The really thin ones won't hold up to broiling and if you use thick asparagus it may not cook all the way through before the prosciutto is done.

While I find that it's easiest to make this dish in the oven, you can grill or pan sauté your asparagus if you prefer.

There's no need to add any salt to the asparagus, as the cured meat provides plenty of salty flavor.

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