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Prosciutto wrapped asparagus

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Sugar-Free

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

Prosciutto wrapped asparagus
  • Makes12 pieces
  • Prep Time10 minutes
  • Cook Time15 minutes, plus inactive chilling time
  • 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
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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