Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus: Elegant Appetizer
Make this simple, elegant appetizer of prosciutto wrapped asparagus. It cooks quickly and delivers crisp prosciutto and tender-crisp asparagus, perfect for your next dinner party.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed
- 8 thin slices prosciutto
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wash and dry the asparagus spears thoroughly.
- Lay the prosciutto slices flat on a cutting board. Place 3 to 4 asparagus spears across the width of each slice.
- Roll the prosciutto tightly around the asparagus bundle. If needed, secure with a toothpick, though a tight roll often holds.
- Place the wrapped bundles seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the bundles lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper.
- Roast for 12 to 15 minutes. Check at 12 minutes; the asparagus should be tender-crisp and the prosciutto should be crispy.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately as an elegant appetizer.
Notes
- For the best results, select asparagus spears that are uniform in thickness so they cook evenly.
- If your prosciutto slices are very thick, you may need to add 2 to 3 minutes to the roasting time to achieve maximum crispness.
- This recipe works well for spring dinner party ideas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 spears
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 25