Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus is easily the most delicious way to prepare your asparagus. This simple and elegant side dish is so simple and quick to make using only a handful of ingredients!
I am a huge lover of asparagus. Anyway its made, I am there for it. Steamed, sauteed, roasted, or grilled, I am sure to devour them. I especially love transforming them beyond a simple side dish into more flavorful variations like this cheesy Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan. This Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus is another favorite way to elevate a simple asparagus side dish.
The salty prosciutto wrapped around each spear of asparagus not only elevated the flavor of this simple vegetable, but it is also so elegant. We absolutely love making this simple side dish for special dinners like Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or even special anniversary dinners.
Even picky eaters are more inclined to eat their vegetables this way! I mean, how can you not be tempted by a tasty prosciutto wrapped spear? It’s hard to resist!
Why we love Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus:
- Prosciutto wrapped asparagus incredibly delicious!
- The recipe only requires a handful of ingredients.
- It takes minutes to pull together this asparagus side dish!
- Even picky eaters will eat their veggies this way.
- Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto is an elegant side dish perfect for special meals like Easter dinner, Mother’s Day, and so much more.
Ingredients for Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
- Asparagus: woody ends trimmed.
- Prosciutto: thinly sliced.
- Olive oil: to drizzle.
- Black pepper: to taste. You can forego adding salt since the prosciutto adds enough saltiness to this side dish.
**Note: Ingredient quantities and full instructions are in the recipe card at the end of this post.**
How to make Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
- Wrap the asparagus in prosciutto. Lay the asparagus out on a cutting board. Cut each prosciutto slice in half lengthwise. Wrap each asparagus spear in the prosciutto, wrapping it in a diagonal angle to ensure most of the spear is covered.
- Season. Drizzle the prosciutto wrapped asparagus with olive oil and sprinkle it with pepper.
- Cook. Pan Fried Method: Drizzle a skillet or griddle with olive oil and heat it over medium heat. Add the prosciutto wrapped asparagus spears and cook them for a couple of minutes on each side, until the asparagus is tender and the prosciutto is crisped and brown.
Broil Method: Preheat the broiler on your oven on high. Arrange the prosciutto wrapped asparagus on a greased baking sheet and broil for a few minutes, keeping an eye on them as they can burn quickly. The asparagus is done when it is tender and the prosciutto is crisped and browned. Depending on how thick your asparagus is, this could take between 3-5 minutes.
Can you prep this dish in advance?
Yes, this asparagus dish can be prepped in advance so that it is all set and ready to cook. Just prepare the asparagus as directed including wrapping it in prosciutto and then cover it with plastic wrap and pop it in the fridge until it is time to make your meal. They can stay in the fridge short term but I don’t recommend doing this a whole day in advance as asparagus should be stored upright in a bit of water to ensure it stays fresh.
Storing leftovers and reheating
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat it, add it a baking sheet lightly greased with oil and then heat it at 400F. Keep in mind that the prosciutto will not be crispy as it was initially so while this works for leftovers, I don’t recommend cooking them purposely in advance.
Whether you are making them for a dinner party, Easter lunch, or a special celebration, I hope you and your guests enjoy this recipe as much as we do!
-Cathy
Looking for more asparagus recipes? Check out:
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
Orecchiette Pasta with Asparagus Pesto
Creamy Asparagus Soup
Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus woody ends trimmed and discarded
- 1 package thinly sliced prosciutto
- olive oil to drizzle
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Lay the asparagus out on a cutting board. Cut each prosciutto slice in half lengthwise. Wrap each asparagus spear in the prosciutto, wrapping it in a diagonal angle to ensure most of the spear is covered.
- Drizzle the prosciutto wrapped asparagus with olive oil and sprinkle it with pepper.
- Pan Fried Method: Drizzle a skillet or griddle with olive oil and heat it over medium heat. Add the prosciutto wrapped asparagus spears and cook them for a couple of minutes on each side, until the asparagus is tender and the prosciutto is crisped and brown.
- Broil Method: Preheat the broiler on your oven on high. Arrange the prosciutto wrapped asparagus on a greased baking sheet and broil for a few minutes, keeping an eye on them as they can burn quickly. The asparagus is done when it is tender and the prosciutto is crisped and browned. Depending on how thick your asparagus is, this could take between 3-5 minutes.
Note: Metric ingredient measurements are provided as a courtesy using a third-party calculator and are rounded to the nearest unit. The recipes provided on this site have not been tested with metric measurements and their accuracy cannot be verified.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is based on third-party calculations and is an estimate only. Accurate nutritional facts will vary based on the particular brands used, portion sizes, measurement accuracy and more.
