Stovetop Asparagus with Crispy Prosciutto
Asparagus wrapped in thinly sliced prosciutto, then cooked in a skillet until crispy is one of my all-time favorite recipes. Serve these as an appetizer, a snack or a decadent side dish that is sure to impress!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 34kcal
Ingredients
- 12 asparagus spears
- 6 slices prosciutto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Optional garnish
- 1 pinch black pepper
- parmesan cheese grated - or crumbled feta and fresh herbs
Instructions
- Remove the tough, woody ends of the asparagus by bending the asparagus near the lower third of the stalk. The stalks will break at the spot they start to toughen.
- Fill a medium sized saucepan with enough water to cover the asparagus and bring to a boil. Place the asparagus stems in the boiling water for two minutes.
- While the asparagus are boiling, fill a large bowl with ice water.
- After two minutes, strain the asparagus and place into the bowl of ice water for two minutes. Strain again and dry with a towel.
- Cut each slice of prosciutto in half (you should have 12 slices). Working from one end of the stalk, wrap each piece of asparagus with the prosciutto.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet. When hot, add the prosciutto wrapped asparagus (they should sizzle when they hit the pan) and sauté for about 30 seconds on each side, or until crisp.
Notes
Variations
When finished, sprinkle the top with fresh herbs, grated parmesan, crumbled feta or freshly cracked pepper. Try wrapping 3-4 spears together to make prosciutto wrapped asparagus bundles. Sauteed this way, it makes a perfect individual side dish for guests.Nutrition
Serving: 3spears | Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 208mg | Fiber: 1g | Net Carbs*: 1g