Beautiful, seasonal asparagus wrapped in thinly sliced prosciutto and grilled on the BBQ. Top with lemon zest, slivered almonds and balsamic glaze for an impressive summer side dish.
You've been invited to a BBQ and want to bring something other than a packet of sausages. What do you do?
You make this Asparagus and Prosciutto dish of course! Prep your asparagus before you go, give it a grill at the BBQ, then serve with the yummy garnishes. Watch everyone eat them up!
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Ingredient notes:
- Asparagus: The star of the dish! I love to make the most of asparagus while it's in season. For some more inspiration, check out my recipes for Asparagus and Bacon Spring Salad, Asparagus Tart and Sautéed Asparagus and Beans.
- Prosciutto: I love the thin slices and flavour of this Italian ham. If you prefer, you could swap it for streaky bacon.
Note: Scroll to the recipe card for the ingredients, quantities and the full method.
Step by step instructions:
Trim asparagus and place into a dish. Pour enough boiling water over to completely cover the asparagus. Leave to sit for 10 minutes.
Strain the asparagus then wrap 3 pieces tightly with 1 piece of prosciutto. Repeat until you have used all of the asparagus.
Heat the BBQ to a high heat, then grill the bunches on each side until the prosciutto is crispy and golden. This will take around 10 minutes.
Place on a platter and scatter over the toasted almonds. Add lemon zest then drizzle over balsamic glaze and serve.
Recipe FAQs:
Asparagus season starts in October/November and goes through to the start of January.
Prosciutto is an Italian, dry-cured ham. It is usually sliced very thinly.
Storage:
Any leftover asparagus and prosciutto can be kept in the fridge, covered, for up to 3 days. Either eat cold, or reheat in the oven or microwave.
Top tips:
Get ahead by making the asparagus and prosciutto bundles earlier in the day. Keep them covered in the fridge until ready to BBQ.
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Asparagus in Prosciutto
Seasonal asparagus wrapped in salty prosciutto and grilled on the BBQ.
Ingredients
- 2 bunches of asparagus
- 200g prosciutto
To serve
- 20g sliced almonds, toasted
- Lemon zest, to serve
- Balsamic glaze, to serve
Instructions
- Trim asparagus and place into a dish. Pour enough boiling water over to completely cover the asparagus. Leave to sit for 10 minutes.
- Strain the asparagus then wrap 3 pieces tightly with 1 piece of prosciutto. Repeat until you have used all of the asparagus.
- Heat the BBQ to a high heat, then grill the bunches on each side until the prosciutto is crispy and golden. This will take around 10 minutes.
- Place on a platter and scatter over the toasted almonds. Add lemon zest then drizzle over balsamic glaze and serve.
Notes
- You can swap the prosciutto for streaky bacon, grill until crispy and cooked through.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 93Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 900mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 10g
Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.
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