ASPARAGUS, HAM, AND LEMON

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This simple dish is fast to make and perfect for spring.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto ham, or any ham, roughly chopped or torn
1 pound fresh asparagus
¼ cup water
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 juice of 1/2 a lemon

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in prosciutto and cook until crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Place asparagus in the skillet, and toss gently until coated with oil.
  • Pour in water and cover with lid; cook for 1 minute.
  • Remove lid, stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute with lid on.
  • Remove lid and cook uncovered until the spears are still crisp but tender, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Squeeze lemon juice over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 278.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

makhel dickerson
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy meal.


Tallal Ahmed
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I loved this recipe!


Md Mosta
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Angle Panhwar
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Yasir Faridi
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy meal.


Noty Tharu
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I loved this recipe!


Jakari Burgin
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


FHF Fuhad Islam
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Shola Mary
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This is a great recipe! The asparagus is cooked perfectly and the ham and lemon add a nice touch of flavor.


bana yohanes
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! The asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the ham and lemon added a nice touch of saltiness and brightness.


sk shahidur
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy meal. The asparagus is cooked perfectly and the ham adds a nice touch of protein.


Jake Tavis
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I loved this recipe! The ham and lemon really balance out the flavor of the asparagus.


Edmon Abainza
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are always impressive. I've served it to guests and they've all loved it.


lc kop
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of ham and asparagus, and it's always delicious.


Victory Ezinne
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The asparagus and ham cook up in no time, and the lemon adds a nice pop of flavor.


mercy mathias
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover ham and asparagus.


Maazi Pathan
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This is my new favorite asparagus recipe! It's so simple to make and the results are amazing. The asparagus is tender and flavorful, and the ham and lemon add a perfect touch of saltiness and brightness.


Nany Sak
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Chaudhary Umar
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This was a delicious and easy recipe! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the ham added a nice salty flavor. I also liked the lemon zest, which gave the dish a bright and refreshing flavor.