Best 20 Cold Asparagus With Prosciutto And Lemon Recipes

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Cold asparagus with prosciutto and lemon is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes. The combination of the crisp asparagus, salty prosciutto, tangy lemon, and creamy Parmesan cheese is simply divine. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

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.

ASPARAGUS WITH PROSCIUTTO AND LEMON SABAYON



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An airy, savory lemon sabayon and slices of silken prosciutto liberate spring asparagus from its typical accompaniment of hollandaise sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed
Coarse salt
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto di Parma
Finely grated lemon zest, for garnish
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath. Cook the asparagus in a large pot of boiling salted water until bright green and just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer asparagus to ice-water bath. When cool, transfer to paper towels to drain. (Asparagus can be refrigerated for up to 4 hours.)
  • Whisk cream until soft peaks form.
  • Place yolks, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a medium heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water or a double boiler. Whisk constantly, occasionally removing the bowl from the pan to prevent the mixture from getting too hot and curdling, until the mixture has thickened, about 4 minutes. (The whisk should leave a trail when pulled through the mixture.) Remove the bowl from the heat, and gently fold in the whipped cream until completely incorporated.
  • Arrange asparagus on serving plates, and drape prosciutto over the bottom portion of the spears. Spoon lemon sabayon over the tops of the spears. Garnish with lemon zest, and season with pepper. Serve immediately.

COLD ASPARAGUS WITH PROSCIUTTO AND LEMON



Cold Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon image

This cold asparagus dish is tender, tasty and easy to create. The zesty lemon and the salty prosciutto work perfectly together to add wonderful flavor and great presentation to a vegetable that many are cautious to try. I have had people who normally turn their noses up at asparagus thoroughly enjoy this side dish.

Provided by Lisa K

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 (3 ounce) package prosciutto
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. When the water is boiling hard, add the asparagus and cook until tender but still crisp, about 4 minutes. Quickly drain the asparagus and plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and maintain the bright green color. Drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Separate the asparagus into 5 small bundles and wrap each one with a slice of prosciutto. Sprinkle each bundle with lemon zest and lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 15.2 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 335.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

COLD ASPARAGUS WITH PROSCIUTTO AND LEMON



Cold Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon image

This cold asparagus dish is tender, tasty and easy to create. The zesty lemon and the salty prosciutto work perfectly together to add wonderful flavor and great presentation to a vegetable that many are cautious to try. I have had people who normally turn their noses up at asparagus thoroughly enjoy this side dish.

Provided by Lisa K

Categories     Asparagus Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 (3 ounce) package prosciutto
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. When the water is boiling hard, add the asparagus and cook until tender but still crisp, about 4 minutes. Quickly drain the asparagus and plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and maintain the bright green color. Drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Separate the asparagus into 5 small bundles and wrap each one with a slice of prosciutto. Sprinkle each bundle with lemon zest and lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 15.2 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 335.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

COLD ASPARAGUS WITH VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Basic boiled asparagus (recipe above)
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Immediately before serving, toss the rinsed, drained, and dried asparagus with 1 tablespoon excellent wine vinegar and 2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.;

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 WRAPPED WITH PROSCIUTTO



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Provided by George Duran

Categories     appetizer

Time 23m

Yield 4 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup balsamic vinegar
Salt
12 asparagus spears
12 thin slices prosciutto
Extra-virgin olive oil, to serve
Freshly ground black pepper
Fleur de sel

Steps:

  • Pour the vinegar into a small pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Turn the heat to medium low and reduce the vinegar by about 1/4, or until it is thick. Let cool.
  • Put a pot of salted water over high heat. Trim the asparagus spears to that they are all the same length. Peel the bottom half of the spears with a vegetable peeler. Tie the asparagus together into a bundle using kitchen string. When the water is boiling, lower the asparagus into the pot and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Plunge the asparagus into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. When it is completely cold, remove the spears and lay them out onto a rack to dry.
  • Roll a slice of prosciutto around each asparagus spear. Arrange them on a platter and drizzle over some olive oil. Sprinkle with some pepper and salt. Finally, dribble on some of the reduced balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately.

COLD ASPARAGUS WITH PROSCIUTTO AND LEMON



Cold Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon image

This cold asparagus dish is tender, tasty and easy to create. The zesty lemon and the salty prosciutto work perfectly together to add wonderful flavor and great presentation to a vegetable that many are cautious to try. I have had people who normally turn their noses up at asparagus thoroughly enjoy this side dish.

Provided by Lisa K

Categories     Asparagus Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 (3 ounce) package prosciutto
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. When the water is boiling hard, add the asparagus and cook until tender but still crisp, about 4 minutes. Quickly drain the asparagus and plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and maintain the bright green color. Drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Separate the asparagus into 5 small bundles and wrap each one with a slice of prosciutto. Sprinkle each bundle with lemon zest and lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 15.2 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 335.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO



Roasted Asparagus and Prosciutto image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 35m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound fresh asparagus (not too thin)
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 large slices prosciutto
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 extra-large eggs
Easy Hollandaise Sauce, recipe follows
2 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • If the asparagus are thick, peel them halfway up the stalks. Cut off and discard the bottom third of the asparagus. Place the asparagus in a single layer on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 10 minutes, until the stalks are just tender. Meanwhile, place the prosciutto in a single layer on another sheet pan and roast in the same oven for 5 minutes.
  • Melt the butter in a medium (10-inch) saute pan over medium heat and wait until the bubbles almost subside. Crack the eggs into the skillet, keeping them separate, if possible. Sprinkle the eggs generously with salt and pepper and cook over medium heat until the whites are cooked but the yolks are still runny. Don't turn them over!
  • Arrange the asparagus on 3 plates. Place 2 slices of prosciutto on top of each pile, drizzle with hollandaise, and place a fried egg on top of the prosciutto. Serve hot.
  • Place the egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in the jar of a blender and process on low for 15 seconds. Melt the butter in a small saucepan until it is sizzling hot. Remove the small clear insert in the top of the blender. With the blender on low, slowly add the hot butter to the egg and lemon mixture and blend for 30 seconds, until the sauce is very thick. Use immediately.

LEMON-ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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When it comes to fixing asparagus, I think it's hard to go wrong. The springy flavors in this easy recipe burst with every bite. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place asparagus in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over asparagus. Toss to coat. Roast until crisp-tender, 8-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WARM ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO SALAD



Warm Asparagus and Prosciutto Salad image

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Salad     Vegetable     Appetizer     Cocktail Party     Low Carb     Ham     Asparagus     Spring     Prosciutto     Party     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
1 1/4 pounds asparagus, trimmed
3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil
2 anchovy fillets, chopped
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 5-ounce package mixed baby greens (about 10 cups)
Farinata Wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place prosciutto slices in single layer on parchment. Bake until crisp, about 18 minutes. Cool. Break prosciutto into bite-size pieces.
  • Meanwhile, cook asparagus in heavy large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Drain. Transfer asparagus to bowl filled with ice water to cool. Drain thoroughly.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chopped anchovies and garlic and sauté until garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Add asparagus and prosciutto and sauté until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add fresh lemon juice and remaining 1/2 cup olive oil and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide greens among 6 plates. Top with asparagus mixture, dividing equally. Pour dressing from skillet over each serving. Serve warm with Farinata Wedges.

COLD ASPARAGUS WITH PROSCIUTTO AND LEMON



Cold Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon image

This cold asparagus dish is tender, tasty and easy to create. The zesty lemon and the salty prosciutto work perfectly together to add wonderful flavor and great presentation to a vegetable that many are cautious to try. I have had people who normally turn their noses up at asparagus thoroughly enjoy this side dish.

Provided by Lisa K

Categories     Asparagus Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 (3 ounce) package prosciutto
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. When the water is boiling hard, add the asparagus and cook until tender but still crisp, about 4 minutes. Quickly drain the asparagus and plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and maintain the bright green color. Drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Separate the asparagus into 5 small bundles and wrap each one with a slice of prosciutto. Sprinkle each bundle with lemon zest and lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 15.2 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 335.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS LEMON AND PROSCIUTTO



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Make and share this Pasta With Asparagus Lemon and Prosciutto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 ounce) package fresh fettuccine
2 teaspoons olive oil
asparagus (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces very thin slices prosciutto, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  • While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and next 4 ingredients (asparagus through salt).
  • Cover and cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in prosciutto; cook, uncovered, for 1 minute.
  • Combine asparagus mixture, pasta, and cheese in a large bowl, tossing to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.7, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 63.2, Sodium 448.9, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 14.5

COLD ASPARAGUS WITH PROSCIUTTO AND LEMON



Cold Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon image

This cold asparagus dish is tender, tasty and easy to create. The zesty lemon and the salty prosciutto work perfectly together to add wonderful flavor and great presentation to a vegetable that many are cautious to try. I have had people who normally turn their noses up at asparagus thoroughly enjoy this side dish.

Provided by Lisa K

Categories     Asparagus Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 (3 ounce) package prosciutto
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. When the water is boiling hard, add the asparagus and cook until tender but still crisp, about 4 minutes. Quickly drain the asparagus and plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and maintain the bright green color. Drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Separate the asparagus into 5 small bundles and wrap each one with a slice of prosciutto. Sprinkle each bundle with lemon zest and lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 15.2 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 335.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AIOLI



Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus With Lemon Aioli image

Barbecue the asparagus and make the dip the day before, then assemble in the morning and chill. Because prosciutto is so fragil, order a couple extra slices just to make sure that there is enough to cover each spear

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 1/4 cup dip, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

18 asparagus
1 teaspoon olive oil
salt
6 -9 slices prosciutto
8 -18 chives (optional)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 large garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon peel, finely grated
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 pinch cayenne

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 or preheat barbecue to medium high.
  • Cut asparagus into 5" pieces, discarding tough ends. Place on a baking sheet, toss with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt. Roast until just tender, 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Cut the procsiutto into 3 pieces. Coil a strip of prosciutto around each spear. Tie with 1 chive, if you wish. Trim chive.
  • Stir mayonnaise with garlic, lemon peel, juice and cayenne. If you have used chives, finely chop about 1 T and stir into the mayo.
  • Makes 18 spears.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28.7, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 31.7, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1, Protein 1.5

PASTA WITH LEMON CREAM AND PROSCIUTTO



Pasta with Lemon Cream and Prosciutto image

Categories     Citrus     Pasta     Pork     Sauté     Winter     Prosciutto     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
3 large shallots, minced
3/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
1 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
12 ounces penne pasta
12 thin slices prosciutto
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add broth. Simmer over medium-high heat until mixture is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 2 minutes. Add cream, lemon peel, orange peel, and cayenne. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Add peas; simmer just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in mint and lemon juice. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain; return pasta to pot. Toss pasta with sauce to coat.
  • Divide pasta among plates or bowls. Drape prosciutto slices atop pasta and serve, passing Parmesan separately.

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON



Sauteed Asparagus with Lemon image

Try this side with seared steak, roasted lamb or chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 bunches asparagus (14 ounces each), ends trimmed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 wide strips lemon zest
Juice from 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add asparagus, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp-tender, 10 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness. Add lemon zest and cook 1 minute. Add lemon juice, toss to coat, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5 g

CHILLED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMONY GARLIC DRESSING



Chilled Asparagus With Lemony Garlic Dressing image

Great when it's too hot for warm food. Low cal, heart healthy side dish from the American Heart Association Around the World Cookbook.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream or 2 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
1 tablespoon low-fat buttermilk or 1 tablespoon skim milk
1 garlic clove, minced
1 -2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
24 fresh asparagus spears, woody bases removed
poppy seed (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together first five ingredients until smooth.
  • Cover and chill until serving time.
  • Boil asparagus for 5 minutes (until crisp-tender).
  • Drain (I've served this dish hot by tossing the asparagus in the pan with the dressing and heating for 1-2 minutes at this point).
  • Rinse with cold water and drain again.
  • Cover and chill until serving time.
  • To serve, gently toss asparagus spears with dressing.
  • Sprinkle lightly with poppy seeds, if desired.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS SPEARS



Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Spears image

Categories     Cheese     Mustard     Vegetable     Appetizer     Cocktail Party     Easter     Wedding     Condiment     Ham     Asparagus     Spring     Shower     Prosciutto     Party     Boil     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 30 hors d'oeuvres—and 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 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.

LEMON ASPARAGUS



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Clarice Scheeringa of Ripon, California shares this dressed-up asparagus. "I live in the heart of asparagus country, so I'm always on the look out for new ways to serve it," she explains. "Lemon and a touch of tarragon make it a quick elegant side dish."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Pinch dried tarragon
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place asparagus and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add butter, lemon juice and tarragon; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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.

CHILLED ASPARAGUS WITH BASIL CREAM



Chilled Asparagus with Basil Cream image

My family loves chilled asparagus. It's the perfect veggie to have on a warm night, or any night for that matter. My kids like this side dish so much that they snack on leftovers while watching TV at night. -Melissa Puccetti, Rohnert Park, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
4 tablespoons minced fresh basil, divided
2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add half the asparagus; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Remove and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Arrange on a serving platter., Place mayonnaise, cream, 3 tablespoons basil, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Spoon over asparagus. Garnish with pine nuts, lemon peel and remaining 1 tablespoon basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 24g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY PROSCIUTTO



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Make and share this Roasted Asparagus With Crispy Prosciutto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for roasting
1 (3 ounce) package thinly sliced prosciutto
2 lbs slender asparagus spears, trimmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Working in batches, cook prosciutto in skillet until crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels.
  • Arrange asparagus in single layer on rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, turning to coat. Sprinkle with pepper and lightly with salt. Roast until tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Prosciutto and asparagus can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • Arrange asparagus on platter. Crumble prosciutto over asparagus. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.9, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 15.9, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.5, Protein 2.7

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh asparagus spears that are about 1/2 inch thick and have tightly closed tips.
  • If you don't have a steamer, you can blanch the asparagus in a large pot of boiling water for 3-4 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
  • To easily remove the tough ends of the asparagus, simply snap them off where they naturally break.
  • You can use any type of prosciutto for this recipe, but thinly sliced prosciutto di Parma is the best.
  • If you don't have any lemon zest, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of lemon juice instead.
  • Serve the asparagus immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This cold asparagus with prosciutto and lemon is a refreshing and easy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. The asparagus is tender-crisp and flavorful, the prosciutto is salty and savory, and the lemon adds a bright pop of flavor. This dish is sure to impress your guests and is a great way to enjoy fresh asparagus.

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