Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus

~Nimz~'s Note:

These are great. asparagus can be blanched ahead

• Total Time: 21 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 16 asparagus spears , trimmed,bottom half of stems peeled
• 8 slices prosciutto , large,cut in half crosswise
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the asparagus, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
2. Drain, and when the asparagus is cool enough to handle, wrap each spear with a slice of prosciutto.
3. Brush the spears with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
4. Set the grill on medium heat, and cook the asparagus for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the prosciutto is marked.

Reviews

[karen in tbay]

An awesome appy!!! I used 4 diff meats including the proscuitto to wrap green and white asparagus. Brushed with olive oil and used pepper only. After grilling in a basket we topped with grated goat cheese. yummmmm

[highcotton]

So simple, and so exceptionally good! While it's true, as someone mentioned, that prosciutto is very expensive, only a tiny amount is required. Considering how delicious and how elegant this dish is, you get a big bang for your buck. I also roasted because of the weather and omitted the salt since I sprinkled on some shaved Parmesan. Divine! Thanks, to Nimz for posting and to other reviewers for some excellent suggestions. Can't wait to try it on the grill with fontina and also as an appy with garlic aioli.

[MaMere]

This recipe is WONDERFUL!! i chose to not boil the asparagus first, as my friends garden had many weaker spears i was thoughtful enough to take out for her (wink wink) but wrapped in the proscuitto, a bit of balsamic & olive oil, pepper..on the grill for 4-5 minutes, then sprinkled parmegiano reggiano on top, it made dinner a hit!!..Thank much Nimz, AGAIN for a fantastic dinner!!