Crispy Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

Crispy Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

Tender roasted asparagus individually wrapped in crisp, savory prosciutto and finished with fresh lemon juice.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 220°C and place a rimmed baking sheet in easy reach.

    Cookware: baking sheet

  2. Step 2

    Rinse the asparagus, trim off the woody ends, and dry the spears thoroughly.

    Ingredients used: 20.0 piece Asparagus

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  3. Step 3

    Toss the prepared asparagus with the olive oil and black pepper until evenly coated.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 15.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    Cookware: mixing bowl, tongs

  4. Step 4

    Cut each prosciutto slice lengthwise into two strips. Wind one strip around each asparagus spear in a loose spiral.

    Ingredients used: 10.0 piece Prosciutto

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  5. Step 5

    Arrange the wrapped spears seam-side down in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake at 220°C until the asparagus is tender and the prosciutto is browned and crisp.

    Timer: 12 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet, tongs

  6. Step 6

    Transfer the wrapped asparagus to a serving platter and drizzle with the lemon juice. Serve promptly while crisp.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Lemon Juice

    Cookware: serving platter, tongs

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Keep prosciutto refrigerated until preparation. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume them within 3 days; reheat until steaming hot.

Risk factors

  • perishable cured meat
  • hot baking sheet and rendered fat