Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

For a sweeter taste, try wrapping prosciutto around melon or even pear slices.

By Betsy Nelson | Experience Life

Makes 12 pieces
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes, plus inactive chilling time

Ingredients

¼ cup balsamic vinegar
12 asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed off
4 slices prosciutto, each cut into 3 long strips
Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

STEP 1

Simmer the vinegar in a small saucepan until reduced by half, then chill.

STEP 2

In a pot of boiling water, blanch the asparagus for one minute, then drain and quickly transfer to a bowl of ice water. After two minutes, pat the asparagus dry.

STEP 3

Wrap one slice of prosciutto around each dried asparagus stalk, and chill until ready to serve (up to 48 hours).

STEP 4

Serve with a drizzle of the vinegar reduction and salt and pepper to taste.

Photography: Terry Brennan; Food Stylist: Betsy Nelson

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