Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Lovely Asparagus spears tossed in a combo of Olive Oil, Fresh Lemon and spices then wrapped in Prosciutto and lightly drizzled with a Balsamic Glaze
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
- 16 Thick Asparagus Spears Cleaned and trimmed of the woody bottom- You want to choose asparagus that is a bit thicker - thin rods will get too wilty
- 2 TB Olive Oil
- 2 Wedges Fresh Lemon Squeezed
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 1/4 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 3 Cranks Fresh Pepper
- 1/2 Tsp Dried Basil
- 1 TB Parmasen Cheese
- 8 Slices Prosciutto Sliced in half the long way
Garnish
- Drizzle Balsamic Glaze over the plated Spears
Preheat oven to 425 Degrees
Trim and clean asparagus and toss in a bowl with all ingredients besides Prosciutto and Glaze
Cut Prosciutto in half the long way and wrap each dressed spear in a spiral fashion down the length of the spear
Place asparagus on a foil lined pan and bake for 12 minutes
Place cooked asparagus on a serving dish and drizzle with the Glaze and serve hot!