Pancetta-Wrapped Asparagus With Citronette
Ready In: 35 mins
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 2 lbs medium asparagus
- 1⁄2 lb very thinly sliced pancetta
- 1 finely grated orange, juice and zest of
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chopped thyme
Directions
- Tightly wrap each asparagus spear in a slice of pancetta and refrigerate until chilled, about 20 minutes.
- Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. In a small bowl, stir the orange zest and juice with the mustard and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill the asparagus over moderate heat, turning often, until they are just tender and the pancetta is crisp, about 5 minutes total. Transfer the asparagus to a platter and drizzle with the dressing. Sprinkle with the thyme and serve.
- MAKE AHEAD The uncooked pancetta-wrapped asparagus can be covered and refrigerated overnight.
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