Indulge in the culinary delight of asparagus wrapped in prosciutto, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This exquisite dish, often served as an appetizer or side, features tender asparagus spears elegantly wrapped in savory prosciutto slices, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Accompanied by a vibrant spicy tomato sauce, this dish elevates the humble asparagus to new heights. The tangy, slightly spicy sauce complements the salty prosciutto and the subtle sweetness of the asparagus, creating a harmonious balance that will leave you craving more.
In addition to the main recipe, this article offers a versatile collection of complementary recipes to enhance your culinary experience. Explore the zesty Salsa Verde, a vibrant sauce bursting with fresh herbs and lemon, perfect for drizzling over the asparagus bundles. For a creamy and decadent touch, try the delectable White Wine Sauce, its richness adding a luxurious dimension to the dish. If you prefer a spicy kick, venture into the depths of the Piri Piri Sauce, a fiery blend of African Bird's Eye chilies that will ignite your senses. And for those who appreciate the classics, master the art of the Traditional Hollandaise Sauce, a timeless accompaniment that adds a touch of elegance to any dish.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Snap the dry stem ends off of each asparagus and place on a heavy baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss. Roast until the asparagus is tender, about 15 minutes. Cool completely.
- Wrap each asparagus with 1 piece (about 1/2 a slice) of prosciutto, exposing tips. Arrange on a platter and serve at room temperature.
ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN CRISP PROSCIUTTO
Extremely easy and elegant appetizer. Asparagus spears are wrapped in a sheath of prosciutto, then baked until crispy. A great dish to make ahead, and bake just before serving.
Provided by Teresa Haider
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Pork
Time 20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat with olive oil.
- Wrap one slice of prosciutto around each asparagus spear, starting at the bottom, and spiraling up to the tip. Place the wrapped spears on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove, and shake the pan back and forth to roll the spears over. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until asparagus is tender, and prosciutto is crisp. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 278.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings of 2 asparagus spears each
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Clarify butter by melting it in a very small pot or metal container over low heat and scooping out the foam that rises. Then, spoon off the clear butterfat to a clean bowl or container, being careful not to disturb the water or milk solids at the bottom. The clear portion is clarified butter. Set this aside briefly in a warm place. Combine the egg yolks, lemon juice, white pepper, and salt in a blender and process at high speed for about 60 seconds. Leaving the blender running, pour the clarified butter through the feed opening of the blender in a slow steady stream and mix until thickened. Pour into a shallow plate. Dip each asparagus spear into the sauce so that three-fourths of the stick is covered to hold prosciutto in place, then wrap a slice of prosciutto over the sauce on each asparagus spear, leaving a dry end for guests to serve themselves.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 35m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- If the asparagus are thick, peel them halfway up the stalks. Cut off and discard the bottom third of the asparagus. Place the asparagus in a single layer on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 10 minutes, until the stalks are just tender. Meanwhile, place the prosciutto in a single layer on another sheet pan and roast in the same oven for 5 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a medium (10-inch) saute pan over medium heat and wait until the bubbles almost subside. Crack the eggs into the skillet, keeping them separate, if possible. Sprinkle the eggs generously with salt and pepper and cook over medium heat until the whites are cooked but the yolks are still runny. Don't turn them over!
- Arrange the asparagus on 3 plates. Place 2 slices of prosciutto on top of each pile, drizzle with hollandaise, and place a fried egg on top of the prosciutto. Serve hot.
- Place the egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in the jar of a blender and process on low for 15 seconds. Melt the butter in a small saucepan until it is sizzling hot. Remove the small clear insert in the top of the blender. With the blender on low, slowly add the hot butter to the egg and lemon mixture and blend for 30 seconds, until the sauce is very thick. Use immediately.
ASPARAGUS WRAPPED PROSCIUTTO
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time P1DT18m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients for dressing together and let it set overnight. Do not refrigerate.
- Marinate the asparagus in the dressing for 10 minutes.
- Wrap 2 to 3 asparagus with prosciutto.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce with tomato wedges, if using, and spoon dressing on top.
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, roasted in the oven until crisp, is such an easy way to make your asparagus extra special. Great for Easter, Mother's Day, graduation parties, or any spring meal!
Provided by Lisa Lin
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400°F: Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Prepare the asparagus: Rinse and pat dry the asparagus. Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus. Set asparagus spears aside. (Reserve the snapped ends for another meal, if you like.)
- Wrap the asparagus with prosciutto: Cut prosciutto slices in half down their length. Wrap each spear of asparagus with one strip of sliced prosciutto. Tug the prosciutto a little as you wrap it around the asparagus to give it tension. This helps to ensure that the prosciutto wraps around the asparagus tightly. Lay the wrapped asparagus spears on the lined sheet pan.
- Drizzle the asparagus with 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil: Sprinkle a pinch of black pepper on top.
- Bake the asparagus for 8 to 10 minutes: When done, the asparagus will be bright green and easily pierced with a fork, and the prosciutto will be crisped around the edges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 456 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO WITH SPICY TOMATO SAUCE
Sing along with me now, "these are a few of my favorite things" I like the way the fontina melts a little into the spicy marinara sauce, and the flavor of the grilled asparagus with the crisped up prosciutto... wow, my mouth is watering just talking about this! (p.s. you will have lots of sauce left over. It's great on pasta or anything really. (bread dipping is my favorite)
Provided by CHRISSYG
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare the spicy marinara sauce:.
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion; sauté until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add garlic; sauté 1 minute.
- Add mushrooms and crushed red pepper; sauté until mushrooms just begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and reserved juices. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add tomato sauce, sugar, basil and oregano. Cover and cook 15 minutes.
- Uncover and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare asparagus:.
- Wash and trim tough bottoms off of asparagus. Dry well on paper towels or tea towel. Drizzle asparagus with olive oil to coat well. Sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. (use very little salt as the prosciutto has a lot of salt).
- Wrap each asparagus in one slice of prosciutto, so that both the top and bottom ends are sticking out. Secure with a toothpick.
- Prepare grill to medium low heat. Grill the wrapped asparagus till the ends are lightly browned (slight charring) and the proscuitto is crispy.
- Assemble:.
- Spoon a thin layer of the spicy marinara on the bottom of a each plate (or blanket the bottom of a serving platter) Remove toothpicks from the asparagus and arrange nicely on top of the sauce. Top with even portions of the grated fontina cheese. Place a few more small spoonfuls of the tomato sauce decoratively on and around the cheese topped asparagus. Garnish with additional chopped basil or some chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.2, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 9, Sodium 732.1, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 15.9, Protein 12.9
PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
My husband taught me this elegant yet easy side dish! Always a hit at the holidays, and dresses up every day chicken.
Provided by Trish
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Spread prosciutto slices with Neufchatel cheese. Wrap slices around 2 or 3 asparagus spears. Arrange wrapped spears in a single layer on a medium baking sheet.
- Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until asparagus is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 71.2 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1210.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS SPEARS
Categories Cheese Mustard Vegetable Appetizer Cocktail Party Easter Wedding Condiment Ham Asparagus Spring Shower Prosciutto Party Boil Gourmet Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 30 hors d'oeuvresand count on at least 3 per person!
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Trim the asparagus stalks so that the spears are 5 inches long. In a deep skillet bring 1 1/2 inches salted water to a boil and cook the asparagus until they are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. In a colander drain the asparagus and rinse under cold water. Drain the asparagus well on paper towels.
- In a bowl mash the Boursin with a fork until it is smooth. Cut 1 slice of prosciutto lengthwise into 1-inch strips and spread each strip with about 1/2 teaspoon Boursin. Spread about 1/4 teaspoon mustard over the Boursin and wrap each strip in a spiral around an asparagus spear, trimming any excess. Make more hors d'oeuvres with the remaining prosciutto, Boursin, mustard, and asparagus spears in the same manner.
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Tender asparagus wrapped with salty prosciutto makes a super simple and tasty side dish or appetizer!
Provided by A Day In the Kitchen
Categories Asparagus Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Combine olive oil and red pepper flakes. Place asparagus on a baking sheet and drizzle olive oil mixture over top; mix together with your hands to coat.
- Cut each slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise. Wrap a strip of prosciutto around each asparagus spear, angling as you wrap to cover most of the asparagus. Arrange on the baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
- Broil in the preheated oven until prosciutto is sizzling and crispy and asparagus is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Transfer asparagus to a serving platter. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 25.3 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 559.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
What a delightful way to kick off a summer party! This upscale asparagus appetizer will make guests feel like you went all-out for them. But with only four ingredients, it's incredibly easy-and so yummy. -Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 16 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut prosciutto slices in half. Wrap a prosciutto piece around each asparagus spear; secure ends with toothpicks., Grill asparagus, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until prosciutto is crisp, turning once. Discard toothpicks., In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave jam and vinegar on high for 15-20 seconds or until jam is melted. Serve with asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- To save time, buy pre-cut asparagus spears or use a vegetable peeler to remove the tough outer layer.
- If you don't have prosciutto, you can use thinly sliced ham or bacon.
- Use a variety of colorful cherry tomatoes for a more visually appealing dish.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the tomato sauce for a spicy kick.
- Serve the asparagus wrapped in prosciutto with a side of crusty bread or roasted potatoes.
Conclusion:
Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto with spicy tomato sauce is a quick and easy appetizer or main course that is perfect for any occasion. The salty prosciutto and tangy tomato sauce complement the asparagus perfectly, and the dish is sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you're looking for a delicious and impressive dish to serve, give this recipe a try.
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