Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

A beautiful appetizer that can be prepared in less than 5 minutes. The combination of prosciutto and roasted asparagus is delicious and unique.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Sea salt & pepper
  • 8 sliced prosciutto, halved lengthwise


Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ยบ.
  2. Remove the dry stem ends off of each asparagus and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle with melted butter and season with salt & pepper. Roast until asparagus is tender which is about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. Wrap each asparagus with about 1/2 a slice of prosciutto and expose the tips. Arrange wrapped asparagus on a beautiful platter and serve.