Best 19 Asparagus Wrapped In Crisp Prosciutto Recipes

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Asparagus wrapped in crisp prosciutto is a delightful and elegant appetizer or side dish that combines the earthy flavor of asparagus with the salty, savory taste of prosciutto. The tender asparagus spears are blanched to retain their vibrant green color and crisp texture, then wrapped in thin slices of prosciutto and baked until the prosciutto is crispy and the asparagus is tender-crisp. This dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor and nutrients. Whether you are entertaining guests or simply seeking a delicious and healthy meal, asparagus wrapped in crisp prosciutto is a recipe worth trying.

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PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS



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There is nothing more addictive than tender asparagus spears wrapped in salty, crispy prosciutto. It only takes 4 ingredients and 30 minutes for this simple and delicious appetizer!

Provided by Meggan Hill

Categories     Appetizer

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound asparagus ((look for thicker stems that are about 1-ounce each))
4 ounces prosciutto
2 tablespoons olive oil
freshly ground black pepper
Lemon zest (or lemon wedges, for garnish, optional)
shredded Parmesan cheese (for garnish, optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
  • Remove the woody, tough ends from the asparagus. To do this, grab a handful of stems (5-6 at a time) and start to fold near the bottom of the stem. Each stem should break at the spot where it starts to toughen.
  • Cut each piece of prosciutto into quarters (you should have about 16 pieces). Working with one asparagus stem at a time, wrap a piece of prosciutto around the middle of the stem. Place on prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining prosciutto and asparagus.
  • Brush the wrapped stems lightly with olive oil, concentrating most on the flowery tops which dry out easily. Sprinkle with pepper to taste (I like 1/2 teaspoon).
  • Bake until the asparagus stems are tender and the prosciutto is crisp, about 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 kcal, ServingSize 4 pieces, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS



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My husband taught me this elegant yet easy side dish! Always a hit at the holidays, and dresses up every day chicken.

Provided by Trish

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

½ pound prosciutto, sliced
½ (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
12 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Spread prosciutto slices with Neufchatel cheese. Wrap slices around 2 or 3 asparagus spears. Arrange wrapped spears in a single layer on a medium baking sheet.
  • Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until asparagus is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 71.2 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1210.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN CRISP PROSCIUTTO



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Extremely easy and elegant appetizer. Asparagus spears are wrapped in a sheath of prosciutto, then baked until crispy. A great dish to make ahead, and bake just before serving.

Provided by Teresa Haider

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 tablespoon olive oil
16 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed
16 slices prosciutto

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat 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 in the preheated oven. Remove, and shake the pan back and forth to roll the spears over. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until asparagus is tender, and prosciutto is crisp. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 278.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS



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Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, roasted in the oven until crisp, is such an easy way to make your asparagus extra special. Great for Easter, Mother's Day, graduation parties, or any spring meal!

Provided by Lisa Lin

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound asparagus, preferably thick spears
3 to 3 1/2 ounces sliced prosciutto
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
Ground black pepper
Lemon zest, optional
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400°F: Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Prepare the asparagus: Rinse and pat dry the asparagus. Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus. Set asparagus spears aside. (Reserve the snapped ends for another meal, if you like.)
  • Wrap the asparagus with prosciutto: Cut prosciutto slices in half down their length. Wrap each spear of asparagus with one strip of sliced prosciutto. Tug the prosciutto a little as you wrap it around the asparagus to give it tension. This helps to ensure that the prosciutto wraps around the asparagus tightly. Lay the wrapped asparagus spears on the lined sheet pan.
  • Drizzle the asparagus with 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil: Sprinkle a pinch of black pepper on top.
  • Bake the asparagus for 8 to 10 minutes: When done, the asparagus will be bright green and easily pierced with a fork, and the prosciutto will be crisped around the edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 456 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN CRISP PROSCIUTTO



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These are to die for! I hope you enjoy them as tis the season! They are coming up everywhere! Bon Appetite! Jelly :)

Provided by HotPepperRosemaryJe

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 16 wraps, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 tablespoon olive oil
16 asparagus spears, trimmed
16 slices prosciutto

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat 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 in the preheated oven.
  • Remove, and shake the pan back and forth to roll the spears over.
  • Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until asparagus is tender, and prosciutto is crisp.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 8.5, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1.4

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound asparagus (about 19 stalks), trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 to 8 paper-thin slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Snap the dry stem ends off of each asparagus and place on a heavy baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss. Roast until the asparagus is tender, about 15 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Wrap each asparagus with 1 piece (about 1/2 a slice) of prosciutto, exposing tips. Arrange on a platter and serve at room temperature.

ASPARAGUS WITH PROSCIUTTO



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/4 pounds thin asparagus spears, washed and dried
1 lemon, juiced
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto di Parma

Steps:

  • For asparagus, snap off tough ends of spears where they naturally give when bent. Place spears into 1-inch of boiling water. Cover the pan and cook asparagus for 3 or 4 minutes, until spears are just tender but remain bright green in color, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Drain and cold shock the spears in a colander under cool water. Return cooked asparagus to skillet and coat with lemon juice and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
  • Remove bundles of several spears at a time from the pan and wrap with sliced prosciutto. Pile assembled bundles on a serving plate.

GRILLED PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 spears fresh asparagus about 1½ lbs. (*See Cook's Note)
Drizzle olive oil
Drizzle balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
24 slices prosciutto
12 - 6 inch bamboo skewers soaked in cold water for 1 hour
Tony Roma's BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Steps:

  • Trim the ends off of the asparagus spears and place in a large bowl or pan and cover with cold water and let stand for 1 hour. This will allow the asparagus to absorb a little moisture and stay crisp & moist when grilling. Drain asparagus. Drizzle asparagus with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Not too much just a little, add minced garlic and season to taste with freshly ground black pepper. Gently mix to evenly coat the asparagus. Lay a slice of prosciutto vertically (short end at the bottom) on a flat work surface. Place one seasoned asparagus spear across the middle of the prosciutto at the bottom end and roll up the asparagus tightly in the prosciutto. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Line up 4 prosciutto wrapped asparagus spears.
  • Skewer the 4 spears together, 2 skewers per group of 4 wrapped asparagus.
  • This will make it easier to grill the asparagus. Repeat until you have 6 skewers of 4. They end up looking like little rafts of prosciutto wrapped asparagus.
  • Preheat grill to medium high 450-550° F. Cook asparagus until tender and prosciutto crisps, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Remove from grill, drizzle with a little extra olive oil and balsamic vinegar and serve immediately with grilled Tony Roma's BBQ Baby Back Ribs.

ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO WITH BEURRE BLANC



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Time 30m

Yield Yield: 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 shallots, finely diced
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Beurre Blanc Variations, recipes follow

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Remove the woody ends of the asparagus spears trimming the spears to the same length.
  • Bundle 3 asparagus stalks together and wrap each grouping with one slice of prosciutto, leaving the tips exposed. Drizzle the bundles with olive oil.
  • Roast the bundles for 10 minutes, or until the asparagus ends and the prosciutto slices are crisp.
  • Drizzle each prosciutto-wrapped asparagus bundle with the prepared beurre blanc and serve.
  • Bring the shallots, vinegar, and wine to a boil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan until the liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the cream, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to low and whisk in a few tablespoons butter. Continue to whisk and add a few pieces at a time of the remaining butter. Wait until each addition is incorporated before adding more butter. The sauce should remain warm, but never hot or the sauce will break.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and season with salt, and pepper, to taste. If desired, strain the sauce through a sieve to remove the shallot. Discard the shallot. Serve the sauce immediately.
  • Beurre Rouge: Replace the white wine in the original recipe with red wine and the white wine vinegar with red wine vinegar.
  • Beurre Citron: Replace the vinegar and wine in the original recipe with 1/4 cup citrus (lemon, lime, and/or orange) juice and add 1 teaspoon citrus zest.
  • Lime-Ginger: Replace the vinegar in the original recipe with an equal amount of lime juice and add 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger.
  • Saffron: Add a pinch saffron threads to the reduction.

ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO WITH SPICY TOMATO SAUCE



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Sing along with me now, "these are a few of my favorite things" I like the way the fontina melts a little into the spicy marinara sauce, and the flavor of the grilled asparagus with the crisped up prosciutto... wow, my mouth is watering just talking about this! (p.s. you will have lots of sauce left over. It's great on pasta or anything really. (bread dipping is my favorite)

Provided by CHRISSYG

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb asparagus (medium thickness)
1/2 lb prosciutto di Parma (sliced thin but not PAPER Thin)
4 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, sliced
1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, chopped, juices reserved
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup basil, chopped
1 tablespoon oregano, chopped
1/2 cup fontia cheese (grated)

Steps:

  • Prepare the spicy marinara sauce:.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion; sauté until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add garlic; sauté 1 minute.
  • Add mushrooms and crushed red pepper; sauté until mushrooms just begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and reserved juices. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add tomato sauce, sugar, basil and oregano. Cover and cook 15 minutes.
  • Uncover and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Prepare asparagus:.
  • Wash and trim tough bottoms off of asparagus. Dry well on paper towels or tea towel. Drizzle asparagus with olive oil to coat well. Sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. (use very little salt as the prosciutto has a lot of salt).
  • Wrap each asparagus in one slice of prosciutto, so that both the top and bottom ends are sticking out. Secure with a toothpick.
  • Prepare grill to medium low heat. Grill the wrapped asparagus till the ends are lightly browned (slight charring) and the proscuitto is crispy.
  • Assemble:.
  • Spoon a thin layer of the spicy marinara on the bottom of a each plate (or blanket the bottom of a serving platter) Remove toothpicks from the asparagus and arrange nicely on top of the sauce. Top with even portions of the grated fontina cheese. Place a few more small spoonfuls of the tomato sauce decoratively on and around the cheese topped asparagus. Garnish with additional chopped basil or some chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.2, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 9, Sodium 732.1, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 15.9, Protein 12.9

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS



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A great appetizer to serve from Bon Appetit. The cheese can be hard to spread on the prosciutto, so try to get the prosciutto cut a little thicker than those in packages. I usually make half of these with the honey mustard, and the other half without it because some people think the mustard is a little too over powering. But either way, they go fast.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

30 stalks asparagus
4 ounces boursin cheese, softened
1/4 lb prosciutto
1/4 cup honey mustard

Steps:

  • Trim the asparagus stalks so that the spears are 5 inches long. In a deep skillet bring 1 1/2 inches salted water to a boil and cook the asparagus until they are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. In a colander drain the asparagus and rinse under cold water. Drain the asparagus well on paper towels.
  • In a bowl mash the Boursin with a fork until it is smooth. Cut 1 slice of prosciutto lengthwise into 1-inch strips and spread each strip with about 1/2 teaspoon Boursin. Spread about 1/4 teaspoon mustard over the Boursin and wrap each strip in a spiral around an asparagus spear, trimming any excess. Make more hors d'oeuvres with the remaining prosciutto, Boursin, mustard, and asparagus spears in the same manner.
  • Makes 30 hors d'oeuvres - count on at least 3 per person!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 79.2, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.4, Protein 4.4

ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN CRISP PROSCIUTTO



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Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus is an extremely easy and elegant appetizer. Asparagus spears are wrapped in prosciutto, then baked until crispy. A great dish to make ahead, and bake just before serving.

Provided by Teresa Haider

Categories     Quick and Easy Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 tablespoon olive oil
16 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed
16 slices prosciutto

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat 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 in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove, and shake the pan back and forth to roll the spears over. Return to the oven until asparagus is tender and prosciutto is crisp, another 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 50.6 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1114.4 mg

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS



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Make and share this Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Vegetable

Time 21m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

16 asparagus spears, trimmed,bottom half of stems peeled
8 slices prosciutto, large,cut in half crosswise
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the asparagus, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Drain, and when the asparagus is cool enough to handle, wrap each spear with a slice of prosciutto.
  • Brush the spears with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Set the grill on medium heat, and cook the asparagus for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the prosciutto is marked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.7, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 8.6, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1.4

WRAPPED ASPARAGUS



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A sophisticated blend of lemon, garlic, asparagus, delicate goat cheese and tasty Margherita® Prosciutto, make for a delicious appetizer, an attractive buffet item or a savory side dish.

Provided by Margherita Meats

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Margherita® Meats

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
16 medium fresh asparagus spears, each trimmed to 5 inches
8 thin slices Margherita® Deli Prosciutto
⅓ cup soft goat cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine lemon juice, olive oil and garlic in large bowl. Add asparagus; toss to coat. Place asparagus in baking pan.
  • Bake 8 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Let cool to room temperature (about 15 minutes).
  • Cut each prosciutto slice in half lengthwise. Spread each piece with about 1 teaspoon goat cheese. Wrap each slice in a spiral around each asparagus spear. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 340.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH MINT DRESSING



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Categories     Appetizer     Side     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Mint     Asparagus     Spring     Healthy     Prosciutto     Boil     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb thin asparagus, tough ends trimmed
2 thin slices prosciutto (1 oz total), halved crosswise
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled
2 tablespoons fat-free chicken broth
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel asparagus with a vegetable peeler starting 2 inches from tips, then cook in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander, then transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Divide asparagus among 4 plates and wrap each pile with a slice of prosciutto to form a bundle.
  • Blend together mint, garlic, broth, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender, scraping down sides frequently, until smooth. Drizzle dressing over asparagus.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE



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What a delightful way to kick off a summer party! This upscale asparagus appetizer will make guests feel like you went all-out for them. But with only four ingredients, it's incredibly easy-and so yummy. -Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 16 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/3 pound thinly sliced prosciutto or deli ham
16 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Cut prosciutto slices in half. Wrap a prosciutto piece around each asparagus spear; secure ends with toothpicks., Grill asparagus, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until prosciutto is crisp, turning once. Discard toothpicks., In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave jam and vinegar on high for 15-20 seconds or until jam is melted. Serve with asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH TRUFFLE BUTTER



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Categories     Pork     Vegetable     Steam     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Asparagus     Prosciutto     Gourmet

Yield Makes 18 to 20 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb medium asparagus (18 to 20)
1/2 teaspoon white-truffle oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
9 or 10 large thin slices prosciutto (1/3 lb)

Steps:

  • Prepare a large bowl of ice and cold water. Trim asparagus to 5 inches long, then steam in a steamer over boiling water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer to cold water to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry. Season with salt.
  • Stir oil into butter until incorporated.
  • Cut prosciutto slices into roughly 3- by 3-inch pieces, then thinly coat with truffle butter and place an asparagus stalk at one edge. Roll up, leaving tip and end visible. Repeat with remaining asparagus and prosciutto.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS



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Tender asparagus wrapped with salty prosciutto makes a super simple and tasty side dish or appetizer!

Provided by A Day In the Kitchen

Categories     Asparagus Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
12 spears asparagus, trimmed
6 slices prosciutto
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Combine olive oil and red pepper flakes. Place asparagus on a baking sheet and drizzle olive oil mixture over top; mix together with your hands to coat.
  • Cut each slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise. Wrap a strip of prosciutto around each asparagus spear, angling as you wrap to cover most of the asparagus. Arrange on the baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until prosciutto is sizzling and crispy and asparagus is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Transfer asparagus to a serving platter. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 25.3 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 559.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

WRAPPED ASPARAGUS



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This food is simple, yet elegant, using high quality ingredients that you dont mind spending a little extra money for.

Provided by dumspirospero

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed and discarded
8 ounces prosciutto, very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup Philadelphia Cooking Creme (any flavor, I used Italian Cheese and Herb)
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400F. Wrap 2 asparagus spears with a slice of prosciutto. Place spears on baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil on the tips and ends of the asparagus (avoiding the prosciutto). Roast for 8-10 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked through and the prosciutto becomes crispy.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the Philadelphia Cooking Cream with the water. Microwave on medium setting for 45 seconds. If you can't find the Philadelphia Cooking Creme, feel free to omit (the Crispy Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus is great as-is!) or substitute with 1/4 cup Philadelphia Cream Cheese mixed with 2 tablespoons mayonnaise + 2 tablespoons water and your favorite chopped fresh herbs.
  • Plate the asparagus and drizzle the Philadelphia Cooking Cream over the asparagus. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose thin asparagus spears for even cooking and a delicate texture.
  • Blanch the asparagus briefly to preserve its vibrant green color and crispness.
  • Use high-quality prosciutto with a rich, salty flavor to complement the asparagus.
  • Wrap the prosciutto tightly around the asparagus to prevent it from unravelling during cooking.
  • Bake the asparagus-wrapped prosciutto bundles at a high temperature to quickly crisp the prosciutto and melt the cheese (if using).
  • Serve the asparagus bundles immediately, while the prosciutto is still crispy and the asparagus is tender.

Conclusion:

Asparagus wrapped in crisp prosciutto is an elegant and flavorful appetizer or side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this dish is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and delicious recipe, give asparagus-wrapped prosciutto a try!

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