**Savor the Delightful Fusion of Flavors: Beer-Battered Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Appetizer**
Indulge in a tantalizing culinary experience with our beer-battered prosciutto-wrapped asparagus appetizer, an exquisite combination of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds wanting more. This delightful dish features tender asparagus spears enveloped in savory prosciutto and coated in a crispy, golden-brown beer batter, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. Served with a zesty dipping sauce, this appetizer is the perfect way to kick off any gathering, whether it's a casual get-together or an elegant party.
In this comprehensive guide, we will take you through the culinary journey of creating this delectable appetizer, providing you with step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and expert tips to ensure your appetizer is a resounding success. We will also unveil variations of this recipe, such as using different vegetables, batters, and dipping sauces, to cater to diverse preferences and dietary restrictions. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure and discover the secrets behind this irresistible appetizer that will tantalize your taste buds and leave your guests craving more.
PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
There is nothing more addictive than tender asparagus spears wrapped in salty, crispy prosciutto. It only takes 4 ingredients and 30 minutes for this simple and delicious appetizer!
Provided by Meggan Hill
Categories Appetizer
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- Remove the woody, tough ends from the asparagus. To do this, grab a handful of stems (5-6 at a time) and start to fold near the bottom of the stem. Each stem should break at the spot where it starts to toughen.
- Cut each piece of prosciutto into quarters (you should have about 16 pieces). Working with one asparagus stem at a time, wrap a piece of prosciutto around the middle of the stem. Place on prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining prosciutto and asparagus.
- Brush the wrapped stems lightly with olive oil, concentrating most on the flowery tops which dry out easily. Sprinkle with pepper to taste (I like 1/2 teaspoon).
- Bake until the asparagus stems are tender and the prosciutto is crisp, about 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 kcal, ServingSize 4 pieces, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 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.
PESTO AND PROSCIUTTO ASPARAGUS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a small rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the prosciutto slices in a single layer on the parchment, without touching. Bake until crispy and fragrant, flipping halfway through, 18 minutes. Cool completely on the tray, then remove to a plate.
- Preheat a grill pan to medium heat. Remove the parchment from the prosciutto tray and place the asparagus on the tray. Drizzle with the pesto, season with the salt, and toss well to coat. Place the asparagus on the hot grill pan and cook, turning once, until the asparagus has nice golden grill marks and is tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 6 minutes. Transfer the asparagus to a platter, crumble the prosciutto over the top, and break the Parmesan shavings over the prosciutto. Serve warm.
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Make and share this Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Nimz_
Categories Vegetable
Time 21m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the asparagus, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Drain, and when the asparagus is cool enough to handle, wrap each spear with a slice of prosciutto.
- Brush the spears with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Set the grill on medium heat, and cook the asparagus for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the prosciutto is marked.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.7, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 8.6, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1.4
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
BRIE AND PROSCIUTTO ASPARAGUS BUNDLES
Try this easy recipe for an elegant appetizer or gourmet side dish of asparagus bundles wrapped in prosciutto and topped with melted Brie.
Provided by France C
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place asparagus spears in a resealable plastic bag.
- Whisk olive oil, vinegar, and mustard in a bowl. Pour over asparagus in the bag and distribute evenly. Marinate for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Divide asparagus into bundles of 3 stalks each. Cut prosciutto slices in half lengthwise and lay on a cutting board. Wrap a piece of prosciutto around each bundle to create 7 or 8 bundles. Place bundles in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus is tender, 14 to 16 minutes.
- Remove dish from oven and set oven to broil. Place 1 slice of Brie cheese on top of each bundle and sprinkle with crushed walnuts. Return to the oven and broil until cheese begins to melt, about 1 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1035.1 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
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
BEER-BATTERED PROSCUITTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS APPETIZER
This incredibly easy asparagus appetizer is a huge hit. Who doesn't love proscuitto and frying? Serve as-is, or create a hollandaise sauce or any sauce of your choosing.
Provided by pologirl1380
Time 35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus; parboil for about 30 seconds for thin spears and up to 3 minutes for thick spears. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool and stop the cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
- Heat about 2 inches oil in a deep-sided pot over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Lay 2 to 3 slices of prosciutto next to each other, slightly overlapping. Place an asparagus spear on top and roll up in the prosciutto. Repeat until all spears are rolled.
- Mix beer, flour, egg, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl. Dip wrapped spears in the batter and place several at a time in the hot oil. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the other side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to catch the excess oil. Continue frying the remaining spears.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 448.6 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
BEER-BATTERED ASPARAGUS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1 pound slender asparagus, trimmed to 5-inch lengths, or a combination of 8 ounces asparagus and 8 ounces yellow or green zucchini, zucchini trimmed and cut on deep diagonal into 1/3-inch-thick slices, patted dry
- For the sauce: Whisk the mayonnaise, capers, chives, tarragon, lemon juice, mustard, zest and garlic in a small bowl. Add 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, or more, if desired. The sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead, covered and chilled.
- For the asparagus: Whisk the flour, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk the beer into the flour mixture until smooth.
- Pour enough vegetable oil into a heavy large wide saucepan to reach a depth of 3 inches. Attach a deep-fry thermometer to the side of the saucepan. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until the temperature registers between 350 degrees F and 360 degrees F.
- Coat the asparagus, in batches, in beer batter, allowing any excess batter to drip back into the bowl. Drop the asparagus, in batches, into the hot oil and fry until the batter is deep golden brown and asparagus are crisp-tender, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per batch. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain the oil temperature. Transfer the asparagus using a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- Immediately mound the asparagus on a serving platter. Place the bowl of dipping sauce alongside and serve while the asparagus are still hot.
ASPARAGUS WRAPPED WITH PROSCIUTTO
Provided by George Duran
Categories appetizer
Time 23m
Yield 4 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pour the vinegar into a small pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Turn the heat to medium low and reduce the vinegar by about 1/4, or until it is thick. Let cool.
- Put a pot of salted water over high heat. Trim the asparagus spears to that they are all the same length. Peel the bottom half of the spears with a vegetable peeler. Tie the asparagus together into a bundle using kitchen string. When the water is boiling, lower the asparagus into the pot and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Plunge the asparagus into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. When it is completely cold, remove the spears and lay them out onto a rack to dry.
- Roll a slice of prosciutto around each asparagus spear. Arrange them on a platter and drizzle over some olive oil. Sprinkle with some pepper and salt. Finally, dribble on some of the reduced balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately.
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
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh asparagus spears that are about the same thickness.
- If you don't have prosciutto, you can use another type of cured meat, such as ham or bacon.
- To make the beer batter, use a light beer or ale. Avoid using a dark beer, as it will make the batter too heavy.
- Be sure to coat the asparagus spears evenly in the beer batter. If the batter is too thick, you can add a little more beer or water. If the batter is too thin, you can add a little more flour.
- Fry the asparagus spears in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan, or the asparagus will not cook evenly.
- Serve the asparagus spears immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Beer-battered prosciutto-wrapped asparagus is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. The asparagus spears are crispy and flavorful, and the prosciutto adds a touch of saltiness and richness. This dish is sure to be a hit with your guests!
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