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Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

Crisp-tender asparagus wrapped in salty prosciutto and roasted until crispy

hot_biteEasyItalian
Prep15 minCook15 minTotal30 minServes24Temphot
✓ gluten-free✓ keto✓ low-carb
⚠ Contains: 🥛 Dairy
Recipe
Ingredients
  • 1 bunchasparagus(about 24 spears, trimmed)
  • 12 slicesprosciutto(thinly sliced)
  • 2 tbspolive oil
  • 0.25 cupparmesan cheese(shaved)
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • lemon wedges(for serving)
Make Ahead

Can be wrapped ahead and refrigerated. Roast just before serving.

Instructions
  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheet with parchment
  2. 2Trim woody ends from asparagus
  3. 3Cut each prosciutto slice in half lengthwise
  4. 4Wrap each asparagus spear with prosciutto strip, spiraling from bottom to tip
  5. 5Arrange on baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil
  6. 6Season with black pepper - no salt needed, prosciutto is salty
  7. 7Roast 12-15 minutes until asparagus is tender and prosciutto is crispy
  8. 8Transfer to platter and scatter parmesan shavings over top
  9. 9Serve warm with lemon wedges
Notes
Pro Tips

Choose thin to medium asparagus - thick spears don't cook evenly. Prosciutto should be sliced paper-thin so it crisps properly. Don't overlap the prosciutto or it won't get crispy. The lemon brightens all the flavors. These are best eaten immediately while prosciutto is still crispy.

History & Origin

This preparation celebrates the Italian principle of combining cured pork with vegetables. Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus became popular in American entertaining as a simple yet elegant appetizer. The high-heat roasting crisps the prosciutto while keeping the asparagus vibrant green and tender.

Cocktail Pairings
Pairs Well With
proseccowhite-winechampagnegin
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