Name: Roasted Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: about 40 pieces
Cuisine: Vegetables
Ingredients: 2 pounds asparagus (about 40 spears); 1 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, cut in half lengthwise; Olive oil; Kosher or sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Garnish: lemon wedges or zest

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This prosciutto-asparagus recipe is always a hit. If you do have any left over, serve it chilled.

Recipe for Roasted Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

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Ingredients

2 pounds asparagus (about 40 spears)

1 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, cut in half lengthwise

Olive oil

Kosher or sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Garnish: lemon wedges or zest

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°. Blanch asparagus by plunging into a large pot of boiling water, about 4 minutes, until crisp-tender. (If you like, add a pinch of salt and baking soda to the water to help the asparagus keep its bright-green color.)

Transfer asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain and let dry.

Wrap each asparagus spear diagonally with a strip of prosciutto. Use the odd pieces and fat to wrap and secure (they’ll crisp and melt in the oven).

Place on a baking sheet drizzled with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste and bake until golden and sizzling, about 15 minutes.

Garnish with lemon wedges or lemon zest and serve immediately.