Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus
An Italian favourite. As an alternative to asparagus, try it with fresh green beans.
Ingredients
- 24 asparagus spears
- 12 thin slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise
- 1 1⁄2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- zest of 1 lemon
- pinch of Lemon Dilly Dip Mix
- Sea Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
Preparation
- Trim asparagus ends and peel lower third with a Y-Peeler.
- Boil until tender-crisp. Drain, cool in a bowl of ice water for 2 minutes, drain again and pat dry with paper towel.
- Wrap each spear with prosciutto and arrange lengthwise on a serving tray.
- Combine oil, lemon juice, lemon zest and Lemon Dilly Dip Mix. Brush over asparagus with a basting brush.
- Season with Salt and Pepper and serve.
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 50, Fat 3 g (Saturated 0.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g (Fiber 1 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 3 g.