What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? The Daily Special: Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus! For all the asparagus lovers out there, prepared to be impressed. Really impressed. And if you’ve never had the desire to taste a delicate stalk of asparagus that seems to demand an additional fee on the restaurant menu, you may have discovered a reason to give it a whirl. Prosciutto. These two ingredients were destined to marry forever and ever, in my opinion.
PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Ingredients:
1-pound fresh asparagus spears, ends trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb Seasoning
6 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
Instructions:
Raise the oven rack to its highest level, which should be about 5 inches below the coils of the broiler. Preheat the broiler. Meanwhile take the asparagus spears and place in a gallon zip-lock bag. Add the olive oil and seasonings. Seal the bag, squeezing out the air, and flip to coat all pieces. Slice the prosciutto lengthwise. Taking one asparagus spear at a time, begin wrapping prosciutto midway from the tip to the stem base, spiraling as you go, overlapping the seams slightly. Place it on a baking sheet sprayed with non-stick oil. Repeat until all pieces are prepared. Before broiling, make sure there is space between the asparagus. Broil for 3 minutes, remove the baking sheet, turn asparagus with a tongs, return to the oven, and broil another 3 minutes. Pieces should slightly char and appear crisp. The secret is to keep them spaced. For best results, choose medium-size asparagus instead of very thin stalks.
This sounds so good Gail! A great way to eat veggies
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Oh, yes. The flavors compliment each other. π
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I made this once and had the deli counter slice the prosciutto, but they sliced it TOO thin and was very hard to work with. I’m sure yours was much easier to assemble!
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That would definitely make it a challenge. Give it another try, Kathryn. Itβs so worth it. π
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That might make me eat asparagus…π
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Prepare to be surprised, Kerry. ππ
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Love this! A perfect way to enjoy asparagus. π
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Truly delish. Nailed it. πΏπ±π
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I love tender asparagus! So can only imagine how much more tasty, with the prosciutto!
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Thatβs for sure! I find it extremely satisfying together. Mmmm. πΏπ±π
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Mmmmmmm!
I love proscuitto!
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I feel the same way. π
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Prosciutto wrapped asparagus is such a simple and delicious idea that I absolutely love it π
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Salty and savory at its best, in my opinion. π
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I’m totally making asparagus now. Thanks for the tips. I’d have baked them for 30 minutes but now I know it’s a brief broil.
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The secret is keeping the asparagus firm, not soft. πΏ
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My mouth is watering! I made something like this for a shower once and have forgotten all about it! This is such a great spring recipe – if spring ever gets here!! I love prosciutto and it’s a lot more available and reasonable than it used to be,
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I agree. I can see this with a warmed wheel of Brie! Mmmm. π§
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Oh yes, please!!
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