Prosciutto Wrapped Lemon Asparagus
Prosciutto Wrapped Lemon Asparagus is an elegant appetizer that marries the savory richness of prosciutto with the fresh crunch of asparagus and a zesty citrus kick. This dish is perfect for any occasion, from dinner parties to cozy movie nights. With minimal preparation and stunning presentation, it’s sure to delight your guests and elevate your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- 6 oz thinly sliced prosciutto
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the asparagus and trim off the woody ends.
- Wrap each asparagus spear tightly with a slice of prosciutto from top to bottom.
- Arrange the wrapped spears on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with lemon zest and black pepper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the prosciutto is crispy and golden brown, while keeping the asparagus tender yet slightly crunchy.
- Serve hot on a platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wrapped spears (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg