**Grilled Pancetta-Wrapped Asparagus: A Savory and Delightful Treat**
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of grilled pancetta-wrapped asparagus, a culinary masterpiece that combines the smokiness of pancetta, the crispness of asparagus, and a symphony of herbs and spices. This delectable dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, with vibrant green asparagus spears elegantly wrapped in rich, golden-brown pancetta. Grilled to perfection, the asparagus retains its crisp texture while the pancetta renders its savory flavors into the vegetable, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. Accompanied by three tempting variations – a tangy lemon-herb butter, a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce, and a spicy chili-lime dipping sauce – this grilled pancetta-wrapped asparagus is a versatile dish that caters to diverse palates. Whether served as an appetizer, a side dish, or even a vegetarian main course, this dish is sure to impress with its exceptional flavors and elegant presentation.
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST GRILLED ASPARAGUS
Tender and sweet, grilled asparagus is the perfect healthy 15-minute side dish for any meal. Use thicker asparagus spears for easy grilling.
Provided by Heidi
Categories Side Dish
Time 9m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the grill to medium heat, about 350° to 400°F, and brush the grill grates clean.
- Remove the woody ends of the asparagus by snapping the ends off. Bend each stalk gently about 2/3 of the way down the stalk until it naturally breaks where the woody part begins. If desired, use a knife to trim the ends of the stalks to tidy up the cuts. Discard the ends.
- Place the asparagus spears in a shallow bowl or on a platter or baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss the spears with your hands to coat. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and toss again.
- Place the asparagus across the grill grates perpendicular to the bars. Grill with the lid closed for 6 to 10 minutes or until the spears are tender and crisp. Use tongs to roll the spears for even grill marks.
- Transfer to a platter and if desired, drizzle with more olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. Can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 584 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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 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
GRILLED BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Enjoy this delicious and paleo/Whole30® side dish at your next summer barbecue!
Provided by Diana71
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a large bowl. Pour olive oil over spears and coat each one. Wrap 2 to 3 spears with 1 slice of bacon. Repeat with remaining asparagus and bacon.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill asparagus until bacon is crispy, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Season with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 320.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
PANCETTA WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Asparagus spears wrapped with pancetta and sautéed until crisp. Perfect with brunch or as a side with simply grilled chicken.
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Wrap a slice of pancetta tightly around each asparagus spear. Cover and refrigerate until ready to cook.
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and coat lightly with vegetable oil (the more oil you use, the crispier the pancetta will be -- just be careful not to use too much or it will splatter). Cook the asparagus, turning as each side browns, until they are just tender and the pancetta is crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer the asparagus to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any excess grease, then transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS BUNDLES
These bundles can be easily prepared on an outdoor grill or in a hot oven.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 18m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven, if using, to 400 degrees F.
- Lightly coat asparagus spears in extra-virgin olive oil. Season the asparagus with black pepper. Take a quick count of the spear tips. Divide the total number by four. Gather that number of spears and use a slice of bacon to wrap the bundle and secure the spears together. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- To grill, place bundles on hot grill and cover. Cook 10 to 12 minutes until bacon is crisp and asparagus bundles are tender.
- For oven preparation, place bundles on slotted broiler pan. Bake 12 minutes.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PANCETTA
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Remove the woody ends of the asparagus by bending them at the end and snapping where it clicks naturally. Feel free to boil your asparagus for a minute or so if they are not as tender as they should be.
- Grab 6 spears of asparagus, sandwich one of the rosemary sprigs and one of the anchovy fillets among the spears, and wrap a slice of pancetta around the middle to hold everything in place. Make three more bundles in the same way , and out them into a small roasting tray or pan with ? lemon. Drizzle with a little olive oil and roast in the pre-heated oven for 4 to 5 minutes, until the pancetta is crispy.
- Remove from the oven, add your knob butter, and squeeze over the juice of your roasted lemon. Season of needs be. This will make a fantastic smoky sauce with your melted anchovies.
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
The special thing about this recipe is that it's so simple. Fresh asparagus with a little oil, salt, and pepper is cooked quickly over high heat on the grill. Enjoy the natural flavor of your veggies.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 18m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat grill for high heat.
- Lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Grill over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired tenderness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 2.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
SESAME-COATED PANCETTA-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Sweet spring asparagus is wrapped in pancetta, rolled in sesame seeds, lightly fried, and then skewered.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put flour, eggs, and sesame seeds in 3 shallow dishes. Wrap each asparagus spear with pancetta, leaving tip exposed.
- Heat oil in a medium straight-sided skillet over medium heat until it registers 350 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer.
- Dredge spears in flour, shaking off excess. Dip pancetta portion in egg; coat with sesame seeds. Fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Season with salt. Thread spears lengthwise onto skewers, if desired.
PANCETTA-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Tightly wrap each asparagus spear in a slice of pancetta and refrigerate until chilled, about 20 minutes.
- Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. In a small bowl, stir the orange zest and juice with the mustard and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill the asparagus over moderate heat, turning often, until they are just tender and the pancetta is crisp, about 5 minutes total. Transfer the asparagus to a platter and drizzle with the dressing. Sprinkle with the thyme and serve.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PANCETTA
Make and share this Roasted Asparagus With Pancetta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Ham
Time 17m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Bend asparagus gently until it breaks at a natural point, and discard ends.
- Toss asparagus with oil and minced garlic, and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Season with salt and peppers and sprinkle with diced pancetta and parmesan cheese.
- Roast at 400F for 12 minutes or until done.
- Serve with lemon squeezed over asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.9, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 287.4, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 3.1, Protein 12.1
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender asparagus spears for the best results.
- Trim the asparagus spears by removing the woody ends.
- Blanch the asparagus spears in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and preserve their鮮豔色彩.
- Use thin slices of pancetta to wrap the asparagus spears; this will ensure that the pancetta cooks evenly.
- Season the asparagus spears with salt and pepper before wrapping them with pancetta.
- Cook the asparagus spears over medium-high heat until the pancetta is crispy and the asparagus is tender.
- Serve the grilled pancetta-wrapped asparagus immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Grilled pancetta-wrapped asparagus is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its smoky flavor and crispy texture, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy asparagus, give this recipe a try!
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