When I’m looking for a simple party snack, I turn to favorites such as mini pizzas, little smokies, or this fancy looking prosciutto wrapped asparagus. No one has to know how quick it is to make!
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Ingredients
To make prosciutto wrapped asparagus you will need asparagus, olive oil, thin slices of prosciutto and black pepper. This asparagus is also a perfect side dish for main courses like smoked prime rib, roasted Cornish hen, smoked turkey breast or smoked ham.
How Do You Make Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus?
To make this prosciutto wrapped asparagus recipe first place your asparagus stalks on a sheet pan or baking sheet. Next drizzle olive oil over the top of the asparagus and toss them to coat the asparagus with the oil. Cut slices of prosciutto in half lengthwise, then wrap a strip of prosciutto around each asparagus spear. Season the wrapped asparagus spears with black pepper, then place the pan in the oven. Broil until the asparagus is tender, then serve and enjoy.
Tips For The Perfect Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
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. There’s no need to add any salt to the asparagus, as the cured meat provides plenty of salty flavor. This asparagus is best served hot from the oven while the meat is still crispy. Prosciutto is a type of cured ham from Italy. It can be purchased in the deli section of most grocery stores, and typically comes pre-cut into thin slices.
Flavor Variations
While this snack is delicious as-is, feel free to customize the ingredients to your tastes.
Veggies: Instead of asparagus, try using bundles of green beans or zucchini spears. Seasonings: Sprinkle some spices over your asparagus such as smoked paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning or onion powder. You can also try a little lemon zest or a squeeze of lemon juice. Cheese: Add a little finely grated cheese to the finished dish such as Parmesan cheese or extra sharp white cheddar cheese. Herbs: Garnish your asparagus with fresh chopped herbs including parsley, dill, basil or chives.
You simply cannot go wrong with this one, it’s a must try recipe in my opinion! Make a meal with this dish by adding crock pot ham, Hasselback potatoes and homemade dinner rolls!
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