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Asparagus Prosciutto Wraps

Beautiful spring asparagus with a little sharp parmesan cheese wrapped in a blanket of salty prosciutto.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: light lunch, quick and easy, summer appetizer
Servings: 12 Appetizers
Calories: 58kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 asparagus spears, preferably thicker spears woody stems removed
  • 12 slices prosciutto (or serrano ham)
  • 12 tsp coarsely grated parmesan cheese plus more for garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare a bowl with ice water and set aside.
    Lightly cook the trimmed asparagus in a steamer or in a pot of boiling water for 3-4 minutes. The asparagus should be slightly el dente as it will finish cooking wrapped in the ham.
    Plunge the asparagus into the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and set its bright green colour. Drain and set aside to dry.
  • lay the prosciutto slices out flat on a work-surface. Sprinkle about a teaspoon of the grated parmesan cheese on each slice of ham.
  • Lay an asparagus spear at one end and roll up fairly tightly.
    At this point the asparagus wraps can be refrigerated until you are ready to cook.
  • Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake in a 400° F/ 200° C oven for about 5 minutes, turning half way through cooking.
    Alternatively you can bake in a toaster oven as above, or on a stove top in a lightly oiled non-stick pan on high, or a cast iron pan on a grill.
  • Serve with a sprinkling of grated parmesan on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 167IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg
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