Asparagus wrapped in Proscuitto

Asparagus wrapped in Prosciutto
We are a few days into Spring. I love this time of year. ⁠
Plus +++ it means asparagus is coming into season. ⁠
Let me hear you shout ‘Hell, yes’ !!⁠

These asparagus wrapped in prosciutto are a beautiful combination. They are so delicious and so simple. Enjoy them at your next barbecue or posh up your cheese board or as a great canape or party starter. They are also a treat for breakfast with poached or scrambled eggs.⁠
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This recipe is from my first cookbook Relish Mama – Recipes from a shared table and the Relish Mama kitchen. 

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Asparagus wrapped in Proscuitto

Asparagus wrapped in Proscuitto

These asparagus wrapped in prosciutto are a beautiful combination. They are so delicious and so simple. Enjoy them at your next barbecue or to posh up your cheese board or as a great canape or party starter. They are also a treat for breakfast with poached or scrambled eggs.⁠

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Course: Breakfast, Appetizer, Snack, Lunch

Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 102kcal

Author: Nellie Kerrison | Relish Mama

Cost: 10

Equipment

• 1 Frying pan

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil⁠
• 20 g unsalted butter⁠
• Asparagus spears⁠ bunch
• Proscuitto thinly sliced⁠
• Sea salt flakes ⁠
• Freshly cracked black pepper⁠
• A good squeeze of lemon juice⁠

Instructions

• Snap the dead end of the asparagus away. Cut each asparagus spear in half. ⁠
• Place the two pieces (from one asparagus spear) side by side and then wrap them with a slice of prosciutto. Depending on the length of your slices, you will likely be able to ⁠
• cut the prosciutto in half to serve two asparagus spears.⁠
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• Heat a frying pan with olive oil & unsalted butter on medium-high heat. Cook the asparagus & Proscuitto for approximately 1-2 minutes on each side or until the prosciutto is crispy and golden. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel and season with salt & pepper. Keep at room temperature. ⁠
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• Transfer to a serving platter and squeeze over the fresh lemon juice. Shaved parmesan is also a lovely addition. ⁠

Notes

This can serve as many people as you wish too. Simply increase the quantities. 

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.4mg