ASPARAGUS WRAPPED WITH PROSCIUTTO

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Categories     Vegetable     Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 4

About a dozen fresh stalks of asparagus (thinner works better for this recipie)
1/4 lbs prosciutto, thinly sliced
Olive oil
Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Steps:

  • 1) Pre-heat your grill or griddle to a medium-high heat while you prepare (you can also do this with an oven, but you'll need to lightly steam the asparagus first if you do) 2) Gently wash the asparagus stalks and cut off the woody end pieces 3) Lay out a piece of prosciutto on your cutting board, lightly sprinkle on some grated parmesan (optional), and place a stalk of asparagus at the edge. 4) Roll the asparagus up, making sure you leave the tip exposed, as well as about a half-inch at the bottom (looks great for presentation and makes it easier to serve as a finger food before dinner). Repeat until you're out of asparagus. 5) Before you move them to the grill, lightly drizzle some olive oil over your wrapped stalks. 6) Transfer to your grill or griddle. Turn after 3-4 minutes, or when prosciutto starts to crisp. Remove them from the grill when prosciutto is lightly crisped on all sides. The tips of the asparagus should also begin to slightly blacken, giving them a great smokey taste. 7) Let cool for a few minutes before serving. This also works as a great recipe if you need to bring something to a friend's party. Simply double wrap them in foil, and keep them warming in the oven before you leave.

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