ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN CRISP PROSCIUTTO

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Extremely easy and elegant appetizer. Asparagus spears are wrapped in a sheath of prosciutto, then baked until crispy. A great dish to make ahead, and bake just before serving.

Provided by Teresa Haider

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 tablespoon olive oil
16 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed
16 slices prosciutto

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat with olive oil.
  • Wrap one slice of prosciutto around each asparagus spear, starting at the bottom, and spiraling up to the tip. Place the wrapped spears on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove, and shake the pan back and forth to roll the spears over. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until asparagus is tender, and prosciutto is crisp. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 278.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

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