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Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus is a simple yet sophisticated side dish or appetizer that combines the tender crunch of asparagus with the salty crispness of prosciutto. It’s a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to become a regular on your dinner table!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 123 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus spears ends trimmed
- 12 lices prosciutto
- olive oil
- black pepper to taste
- Parmesan Cheese grated, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the prosciutto slices in half lengthwise. Wrap a strip of prosciutto around each asparagus spear, starting from the bottom and spiralling up to just below the tip. The prosciutto should be snug but not too tight.
- Lightly brush or drizzle the wrapped asparagus with olive oil. You can also add a sprinkle of black pepper. (Avoid adding salt as the prosciutto is already quite salty.)
- Arrange the prosciutto-wrapped asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the prosciutto is crisp.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the warm asparagus just before serving.
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Notes
- If your asparagus spears are particularly thick, consider blanching them for a couple of minutes before wrapping with prosciutto. This ensures they cook through evenly.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of black pepper to suit your taste. If you like a bit of heat, a pinch of red pepper flakes adds a nice kick.
- For a dairy-free version, skip the Parmesan cheese or substitute it with a dairy-free alternative.
- This dish is best served fresh, but you can store leftovers in the fridge and reheat them in the oven to retain the crispiness of the prosciutto.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
123kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
161mg
(7%)
Potassium
277mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
866IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 277mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 866IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.