ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO WITH BEURRE BLANC

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How to make Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto with Beurre Blanc

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large bunch asparagus (18 spears), trimmed
6 thin slices prosciutto
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
Beurre Blanc, recipe follows*
*Cook's Note: The original Beurre Blanc recipe follows or try one of the variations included.
Beurre Blanc
2 shallots, finely diced
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Beurre Blanc Variations, recipes follow

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Remove the woody ends of the asparagus spears trimming the spears to the same length.
  • Bundle 3 asparagus stalks together and wrap each grouping with one slice of prosciutto, leaving the tips exposed. Drizzle the bundles with olive oil.
  • Roast the bundles for 10 minutes, or until the asparagus ends and the prosciutto slices are crisp.
  • Drizzle each prosciutto-wrapped asparagus bundle with the prepared beurre blanc and serve.

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