Description
Delight your guests with prosciutto wrapped asparagus, a simple yet elegant dish that combines the salty richness of prosciutto with the crisp freshness of asparagus. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, this appetizer is easy to prepare and sure to impress. The combination of textures and flavors creates a tasty bite that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb)
- 6 oz prosciutto (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked)
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse and trim the tough ends off the asparagus.
- Wrap each asparagus spear with a slice of prosciutto, overlapping slightly.
- Place wrapped spears on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with black pepper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Just before serving, sprinkle lemon zest over the top for an added zing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 spears (about 90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg