Best 10 Beer Battered Proscuitto Wrapped Asparagus Appetizer Recipes

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If you're looking for a tantalizing appetizer that will leave your taste buds craving more, look no further than beer battered prosciutto wrapped asparagus. This delectable dish combines the salty, savory flavors of prosciutto with the crispiness of beer batter and the fresh, vibrant flavor of asparagus. Whether you're hosting a party or simply want to enjoy a delightful snack, this recipe is sure to impress. With its unique flavor and visually appealing presentation, beer battered prosciutto wrapped asparagus is a must-try for any appetizer enthusiast.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

BEER-BATTERED ASPARAGUS



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Serve this simple snack with a lemon dipping sauce for your next game day.

Categories     Beer     Appetizer     Fry     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Asparagus     Gourmet     snack     snack week     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

For lemon dipping sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For asparagus
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup lager such as Harp (pour beer slowly into measuring cup; do not measure foam)
About 4 cups vegetable oil
1 lb medium asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
Special Equipment
a deep-fat thermometer

Steps:

  • Make dipping sauce:
  • Stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, zest, and pepper in a small bowl. Chill, covered, until ready to use.
  • Make batter and fry asparagus:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 200°F.
  • Whisk together flour, salt, zest, and pepper in a bowl until combined, then add beer, whisking until smooth.
  • Heat 3 inches oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until it registers 375°F on thermometer.
  • Submerge asparagus spears in batter to coat. Working in batches of 10, drag 1 at a time gently against rim to remove excess batter, then transfer to oil and fry, stirring gently to keep asparagus from sticking together, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer as fried with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet and keep warm in oven. Return oil to 375°F between batches. Serve with lemon dipping sauce.

BEER-BATTERED ASPARAGUS



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Crisp asparagus coated in an IPA beer batter with and deep fried to perfection. These make for a perfect appetizer and a pretty delicious way to get a serving of veggies in!

Provided by Meghan Storey

Categories     Appetizer

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tsp Kosher salt
1 Tbsp finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup beer such as and IPA or strong lager (do not measure foam)
About 4 cups canola oil
1 pound asparagus, ends broken off

Steps:

  • To make this beer-battered asparagus, place the oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 200°F. Whisk together flour, salt, zest, and pepper in a bowl until combined, then add India pale ale, whisking until smooth. Heat three inches oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until it registers 350-375°F on thermometer. Use tongs to dip asparagus spears in batter to coat. Drag one at a time gently against rim to remove excess batter, then transfer to oil and fry, stirring gently to keep asparagus from sticking together, until golden - 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer as fried with tongs to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet and keep warm in oven. Return oil to 350-375°F between batches.

BEER-BATTERED ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco, optional
1 cup self-rising flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup beer, such as amber ale, at room temperature
Vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • 1 pound slender asparagus, trimmed to 5-inch lengths, or a combination of 8 ounces asparagus and 8 ounces yellow or green zucchini, zucchini trimmed and cut on deep diagonal into 1/3-inch-thick slices, patted dry
  • For the sauce: Whisk the mayonnaise, capers, chives, tarragon, lemon juice, mustard, zest and garlic in a small bowl. Add 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, or more, if desired. The sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead, covered and chilled.
  • For the asparagus: Whisk the flour, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk the beer into the flour mixture until smooth.
  • Pour enough vegetable oil into a heavy large wide saucepan to reach a depth of 3 inches. Attach a deep-fry thermometer to the side of the saucepan. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until the temperature registers between 350 degrees F and 360 degrees F.
  • Coat the asparagus, in batches, in beer batter, allowing any excess batter to drip back into the bowl. Drop the asparagus, in batches, into the hot oil and fry until the batter is deep golden brown and asparagus are crisp-tender, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per batch. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain the oil temperature. Transfer the asparagus using a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • Immediately mound the asparagus on a serving platter. Place the bowl of dipping sauce alongside and serve while the asparagus are still hot.

BEER-BATTERED PROSCUITTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS APPETIZER



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This incredibly easy asparagus appetizer is a huge hit. Who doesn't love proscuitto and frying? Serve as-is, or create a hollandaise sauce or any sauce of your choosing.

Provided by pologirl1380

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
½ pound thinly sliced prosciutto
1 ½ cups vegetable oil for frying, or more as needed
1 ½ cups beer
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus; parboil for about 30 seconds for thin spears and up to 3 minutes for thick spears. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool and stop the cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
  • Heat about 2 inches oil in a deep-sided pot over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Lay 2 to 3 slices of prosciutto next to each other, slightly overlapping. Place an asparagus spear on top and roll up in the prosciutto. Repeat until all spears are rolled.
  • Mix beer, flour, egg, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl. Dip wrapped spears in the batter and place several at a time in the hot oil. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the other side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to catch the excess oil. Continue frying the remaining spears.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 448.6 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS



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The earthiness of the asparagus really comes through when paired with salty richness of the prosciutto.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 2

1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
Simply Steamed Asparagus

Steps:

  • Dividing evenly, wrap 1/4 pound thinlysliced prosciutto around chilled Steamed Asparagus (use 1 slice prosciuttoper spear).

EASY ASPARAGUS-PROSCIUTTO ROLL UP APPETIZERS



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I saw Rachael Ray demonstrate this amazingly simple appetizer and served them to a crowd who gave only rave reviews. I'm guessing on the amounts...suit your own taste.

Provided by DeSouter

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

15 asparagus spears
1/2 lb imported prosciutto, sliced thick enough so it holds together when laid out
1/2 cup boursin cheese (available in dairy section or see below)

Steps:

  • Snap bottoms off of asparagus, use a vegetable peeler to peel spears and steam them to a point where they are not totally wilted. Refrigerate until needed.
  • Lay out pieces of prosciutto and spread about one tablespoon of Boursin cheese onto each slice. Mean Chef has a recipe if you find it hard to locate in your local market -- Boursin Cheese - Make your own Recipe #65204.
  • Put chilled asparagus spears on kitchen towels to absorb any moisture. Place one or two asparagus spears in each slice of prosciutto and roll. Refrigerate if not serving immediately.

BEER-BATTERED ASPARAGUS



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Beer batter makes everything taste even better, including the first fresh shoots of springtime asparagus.

Provided by Inspired Taste

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon table salt
1 bottle or can (12 oz) dark beer, chilled
Vegetable oil for deep frying
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into 3-inch pieces
Coarse sea salt, if desired
1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, table salt and beer with whisk until smooth.
  • In 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy saucepan, heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 350°F. Working in small batches, dip asparagus in batter. Fry in hot oil about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Squeeze lemon over fried asparagus; garnish with parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS SPEARS



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Categories     Appetizer     Asparagus     Prosciutto     Boil

Yield Makes 30 hors D¿oeuvres count on at least 3 per person!

Number Of Ingredients 4

30 medium-thin asparagus stalks
4 ounces peppered Boursin cheese, softened
1/4 pound thinly sliced 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 of 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. Dry the asparagus well on paper towels.
  • In a small 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.

PROSCIUTTO AND BOURSIN WRAPPED ASPARAGUS



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A simple and delicious appetizers your guests will devour. Skinny, chilled asparagus and a good quality prosciutto will guarantee success. Feel free to try different soft cheeses. Roasted tomatoes added to this recipe is wonderful. A bit harder to work with but worth it.

Provided by shadowgirl...

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bunch asparagus (ends trimmed)
4 ounces shallot boursin cheese
10 slices of imported prosciutto
2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Trim Asparagus ends and blanch in boiling salted water for 30-45 seconds and immediately place in an ice water bath.
  • Take half package of boursin cheese and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream (optional) and blend to a crumbly texture.
  • Start to roll:.
  • Place a piece of prosciutto on wax paper.
  • Add asparagus and top with cheese.
  • Roll.Chill. Eat.

Tips:

  • To ensure the asparagus spears are evenly coated in the beer batter, hold each spear by the tip and dip it into the batter, then use your other hand to roll the spear in the batter until it is completely coated.
  • To prevent the prosciutto from becoming too crispy, wrap the asparagus spears tightly but not too tightly. You want the prosciutto to be crispy, but not so crispy that it becomes difficult to chew.
  • If you don't have a deep fryer, you can also shallow fry the asparagus spears in a large skillet filled with oil. Just be sure to heat the oil to the proper temperature before adding the asparagus spears.
  • Serve the asparagus spears immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular dipping sauces include ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and honey mustard.

Conclusion:

Beer-battered prosciutto-wrapped asparagus is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. The asparagus spears are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the prosciutto adds a salty and savory flavor. Serve this appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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