Prosciutto Asparagus

This Prosciutto Asparagus recipe is an easy appetizer that takes only minutes to make.  The salty prosciutto goes perfectly with tender asparagus and it crisps up nicely when baked.  

If you’re looking for a deliciously easy appetizer, look no further.  This Prosciutto Asparagus is easy it takes only minutes to make.  Plus, the thin prosciutto crisps up perfectly in the oven while the fresh asparagus gets perfectly tender.  

Why This Prosciutto Asparagus Recipe Works

Something magical happens when fresh, tender asparagus is enveloped in thin, salty prosciutto and baked.  The saltiness of the meat works its way in as the asparagus gets tender.  While the meat bakes into a crispy outer layer.

The result is divine.  Salty and sweet.  Tender and crispy.  The perfect bite.  

How to Make Asparagus with Prosciutto – Step by Step

• STEP 1: Trim the asparagus.  (Photo 1 below)
• STEP 2: Wrap a slice of thin prosciutto around the base of each asparagus stalk. (Photo 2 below)
• STEP 3: Drizzle with olive oil and bake. (Photo 3 below)

What is prosciutto?

Prosciutto is one of my favorite meats.  It’s a dry-cured Italian ham.  Unlike regular ham, prosciutto is usually served cold.  You can learn more about how it’s made and where it comes from here. 

You can use it in so many ways, such as on a cheeseboard, in salads or just as a snack. 

Can you use other meats instead?

I would stick with prosciutto when making this recipe.  It’s sliced exceptionally thin which is perfect for the quick bake time of this recipe.  Prosciutto also has a salty taste which infuses into the asparagus as it bakes.  

Expert Tips for Making the Best Prosciutto Asparagus

This easy baked asparagus recipe is easy to make.  Here are a few expert tips to make it even easier.

• Trim your asparagus: The best way to trim asparagus is to hold the stalk near the bottom in one hand and about half way up in the other hand.  Bend the stalk until it snaps.  Line up the rest of the asparagus with that stalk and trim.
• Serve this as a side dish: You can easily make this into a side dish by bundling 3 asparagus stalks together and wrapping them in a slice of prosciutto.
• Serve them cold or warm: This is a great recipe to serve warm or at room temperature. 

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Prosciutto Asparagus

This Prosciutto Asparagus recipe is an easy appetizer that takes only minutes to make.  The salty prosciutto goes perfectly with tender asparagus and it crisps up nicely when baked.  

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Appetizers and Dips

Cuisine: American

Keyword: appetizer, ASPARAGUS, prosciutto

Calories: 708kcal

Author: Christina Hitchcock

Ingredients

• 16 spears fresh asparagus - trimmed
• 16 slices prosciutto
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Wrap one slice of prosciutto around each asparagus spear, starting at the bottom and working your way to the top.
• Place the wrapped asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Repeat with remaining asparagus.
• Drizzle olive oil on top of the asparagus.
• Bake for 5 minutes.
• Flip asparagus and bake for another 5 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

Notes

 

• Trim your asparagus: The best way to trim asparagus is to hold the stalk near the bottom in one hand and about half way up in the other hand.  Bend the stalk until it snaps.  Line up the rest of the asparagus with that stalk and trim.
• Serve this as a side dish: You can easily make this into a side dish by bundling 3 asparagus stalks together and wrapping them in a slice of prosciutto.
• Serve them cold or warm: This is a great recipe to serve warm or at room temperature. 

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• When a recipe call for House Seasoning Blend, you can use this recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.  
• I always use unsalted butter in my recipes.
• I always use a meat thermometor to test for doneness when cooking meat.  This one is my favorite.  
• When a recipe is made in the oven, it should be pre-heated to the temperature in the recipe, unless otherwise noted.
• The nutritional information provided in this recipe is an estimate.  Learn more on how I calculate nutritional information for my recipes.