**Grilled Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto: A Delightful Appetizer or Side Dish**
Grilled asparagus wrapped in prosciutto is a delectable dish that combines the earthy flavor of asparagus with the salty, savory taste of prosciutto. This simple yet elegant appetizer or side dish is perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to formal dinner parties. With just a few ingredients and minimal preparation, you can create a dish that is both visually appealing and bursting with flavor. Grilled asparagus spears are tender and slightly smoky, while the prosciutto adds a crispy, salty layer that complements the asparagus perfectly. Whether you serve it as an appetizer with a dipping sauce or as a side dish with grilled meats or fish, this dish is sure to impress your guests. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step recipe for grilled asparagus wrapped in prosciutto, along with variations and serving suggestions to make the dish your own.
GRILLED PROSCIUTTO ASPARAGUS
After tasting an asparagus appetizer at a lovely restaurant, I created my version of it to enjoy at home. -Michele Merlino, Wakefield, Rhode Island
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cut each prosciutto slice crosswise in half. Spread each piece with about 1 teaspoon cheese; wrap around an asparagus spear., Place on an oiled grill rack over medium heat, seam side down. Grill, covered, until prosciutto is lightly browned, 6-8 minutes, turning once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO WITH SHAVED PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE
Steps:
- Whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl. Add the capers and parsley and season with black pepper. Preheat grill. Grill the asparagus, braised with olive oil. Toss the asparagus with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Wrap a piece of prosciutto around each spear and place on a platter. Drizzle with lemoncaper vinaigrette and top with the cheese.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO WITH SHAVED PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl. Add the capers and parsley and season with black pepper. Preheat grill. Grill the asparagus, brushed with olive oil. Toss the asparagus with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Wrap a piece of prosciutto around each spear and place on a platter. Drizzle with lemoncaper vinaigrette and top with the cheese.
GRILLED PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Provided by Food Network
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Trim the ends off of the asparagus spears and place in a large bowl or pan and cover with cold water and let stand for 1 hour. This will allow the asparagus to absorb a little moisture and stay crisp & moist when grilling. Drain asparagus. Drizzle asparagus with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Not too much just a little, add minced garlic and season to taste with freshly ground black pepper. Gently mix to evenly coat the asparagus. Lay a slice of prosciutto vertically (short end at the bottom) on a flat work surface. Place one seasoned asparagus spear across the middle of the prosciutto at the bottom end and roll up the asparagus tightly in the prosciutto. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Line up 4 prosciutto wrapped asparagus spears.
- Skewer the 4 spears together, 2 skewers per group of 4 wrapped asparagus.
- This will make it easier to grill the asparagus. Repeat until you have 6 skewers of 4. They end up looking like little rafts of prosciutto wrapped asparagus.
- Preheat grill to medium high 450-550° F. Cook asparagus until tender and prosciutto crisps, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from grill, drizzle with a little extra olive oil and balsamic vinegar and serve immediately with grilled Tony Roma's BBQ Baby Back Ribs.
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.
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.
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
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH PROSCIUTTO
The vibrant flavor of grilled asparagus is paired here with crispy prosciutto.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat grill to high. In shallow dish, toss asparagus with oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Grill asparagus, turning occasionally, until tender when pierced with tip of a paring knife, 8 to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, place prosciutto slices on grill; cook, turning often, until crispy and slightly charred, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Place asparagus on serving platter; crumble grilled prosciutto over the top.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO
Make and share this Grilled Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Lemon
Time 16m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place asparagus and all of ingredients except for prosciutto, in a microwavable dish.
- Cook for 2 minutes.
- preheat grill to high.
- When cool enough to handle, wrap each spear, including some of the seasoning with one slice of prosciutto. repeat with all spears.
- Grill turning to brown and crisp each side. Enjoy!
- NOTE:
- No need for salt because the proscuitto is salty.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO
If you have never tried grilled asparagus, you are really missing out on an easy and Delish way to eat asparagus! Please note: this is an adopted recipe and I hope to make it soonest. If you make it before I do, I would appreciate feedback, Thanks ! ZWT REGION: Italy.
Provided by kiwidutch
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat grill to medium high.
- Toss trimmed fresh asparagus with Olive oil and salt and pepper.
- Place asparagus on grill, turning occasional, until they are becoming charred, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from grill and wrap each spear with prosciutto, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve. Also great served chilled as an appetizer.
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Asparagus doesn't need any help in my opinion, but a little prosciutto and lemon juice are wonderful little touches.
Provided by JSHutchings
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Bend asparagus spears and snap off tough ends. Wrap 3 to 4 spears with a slice of prosciutto and secure with a toothpick. Place bundles in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle some lemon juice and olive oil over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus is crisp-tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil until prosciutto is crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle with more lemon juice after broiling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 220.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
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
Tips:
- Choose Fresh Asparagus: Select asparagus spears that are bright green and firm, with tight tips. Avoid spears that are limp or have woody ends.
- Trim the Asparagus: Cut off the woody ends of the asparagus spears to ensure a tender and edible texture.
- Blanch the Asparagus (Optional): Blanching the asparagus spears briefly in boiling water helps retain their vibrant color and crispness. This step is optional but recommended if you prefer a slightly softer texture.
- Use Quality Prosciutto: Choose thinly sliced prosciutto that is not too salty. Look for prosciutto that is labeled "sweet" or "mild" for a more delicate flavor.
- Wrap the Asparagus Evenly: Wrap each asparagus spear with a single slice of prosciutto, ensuring that the prosciutto is evenly distributed and slightly overlapping.
- Use a Grill Pan or Skewers: If you don't have a grill, you can cook the prosciutto-wrapped asparagus in a grill pan over medium heat. Alternatively, you can thread the asparagus spears onto skewers for easier handling and cooking.
- Cook Until the Prosciutto is Crispy: Grill or cook the prosciutto-wrapped asparagus until the prosciutto is crispy and slightly browned. This usually takes a few minutes per side.
- Serve Immediately: Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus is best served immediately, while the prosciutto is still crispy and the asparagus is tender. You can squeeze some lemon juice or drizzle balsamic glaze on top for extra flavor.
Conclusion:
Grilled asparagus wrapped in prosciutto is an elegant and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of tender asparagus, crispy prosciutto, and smoky grilled flavor, this recipe is sure to impress your guests. Whether you serve it as an appetizer, side dish, or main course, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus is a delicious and versatile dish that is easy to prepare and cook. So, fire up your grill or heat up your grill pan and give this recipe a try – you won't be disappointed!
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