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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Recipe

Make a simple, yet delicious appetizer with this Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus recipe, which can be finished in less than 20 minutes! Fresh asparagus stalks are wrapped in salty prosciutto slices, and quickly roasted in the oven to tender, crispy perfection.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 206 kcal
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. asparagus
  • ½ lb. prosciutto thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ Tbsp. oil olive or avocado
  • ⅛ - ¼ tsp. salt to taste
  • ⅛ tsp. black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Wrap 2-3 medium-sized asparagus spears in 1 piece of prosciutto. If you have larger asparagus, wrap 1 piece of prosciutto around 1 asparagus. You should end up with roughly 12 bundles.

  3. Place a wire rack on a large baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil and then spray the rack with non-stick cooking spray.

  4. Add the asparagus bundles to the rack in a single layer, trying not to let any of the sides touch.
  5. Whisk together the oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and then brush over the bundles.
  6. Bake at 425 for 12-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the asparagus. You’ll know they’re done cooking when the asparagus turns bright green and is fork tender.
  7. Serve immediately with additional salt and black pepper, to taste. Enjoy!

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Recipe Notes

For the Air Fryer: Preheat to 380 degrees for at least 3 minutes. Cook prosciutto wrapped asparagus for 6-7 minutes or until asparagus is bright green and tender.

Meal Prep and Storage

  • To Prep-Ahead: Asparagus stems may be trimmed ahead, up to 3 days in advance. Uncooked asparagus should be kept upright in the fridge, with the stem ends submerged in an inch or two of fresh, cold water.
  • To Store: Prosciutto wrapped asparagus can be stored in an airtight Ziploc bag or other container in the fridge, for up to 3-5 days.
  • To Freeze: It is not recommended to freeze prosciutto wrapped asparagus once cooked - asparagus will freeze just fine, but the taste and texture of the delicate prosciutto may be negatively affected.
  • To Reheat: Leftover asparagus bundles may be reheated in a 400°F oven or toaster oven, just until heated through and slightly starting to crisp up again. 

 

Nutrition Facts
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 292mg13%
Potassium 229mg7%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 586IU12%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.