Description
This Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus is an elegant and easy appetizer that combines the salty richness of prosciutto with the fresh, crisp flavor of roasted asparagus. Perfect for dinner parties or as a simple side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
- 6 thin slices of prosciutto, halved lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears, leaving only the tender tips.
- Wrap each asparagus spear with a half-slice of prosciutto, starting at one end and spiraling down to the other. Place the wrapped spears on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil evenly over the asparagus and sprinkle with black pepper and garlic powder, if using.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the prosciutto is crisp.
- Optional: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the asparagus immediately after removing it from the oven for extra flavor.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- For added texture, brush the asparagus with a little Dijon mustard before wrapping it with prosciutto.
- This recipe also works well with green beans or thin carrot sticks as substitutes for asparagus.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated in a hot oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 spears (approximately)
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g