PARMA WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE

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Fresh asparagus wrapped with Parma ham, and grilled golden brown, served over a bed of lettuce and topped with a lovely blue cheese sauce.

Provided by TJW2725

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 fresh asparagus, peeled and boiled al dente
16 slices parma ham, thinly sliced (or Serrano ham)
4 ounces blue cheese
1 small onion, finely diced
1/2 cup sherry wine
1 tablespoon creme fraiche
2 romaine lettuce hearts (to garnish)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a pan to medium high heat.
  • Wrap each asparagus with one piece of ham.
  • Add a bit of oil to the pan and fry each asparagus until the ham is golden brown.
  • You may have to do two batches, keep the first batch warm in the oven.
  • Put the second batch in the oven and throw in the onions over medium high heat and cook them a couple minutes until golden.
  • Deglaze the lot with about 1/4 - 1/2 cup good dry sherry scraping up all the goodness on the bottom then let it reduce.
  • Add the cream, until very warm, then throw in the cheese until just melted.
  • Salt and pepper it to taste and serve immediately drizzled over the asparagus and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.7, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 431.1, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 7, Protein 11.7

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