Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus
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Total time: 15 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 5 min • Serves: 20 • Difficulty: Easy
Finger food at its finest: So simple to prepare and such a tasty combination.
Ingredients
Table salt
½ tsp(s)
Asparagus
1 pound(s), thick spears, ends trimmed (about 20 per bunch)
Prosciutto
6 oz, thinly sliced into 20 pieces
Light cream cheese
¼ cup(s)
Balsamic vinegar
1 tsp(s), good quality
Black pepper
⅛ tsp(s), freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
1
Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Fill a large stock pot with water; stir in salt. Set over high heat; bring to a rolling boil. Blanch asparagus just until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes depending on asparagus thickness. Drain; immediately plunge asparagus into ice bath. Let asparagus chill for 3 to 5 minutes; place in a single layer on prepared baking sheet to dry.
2
Lightly spread a dab of cream cheese down center of each prosciutto rectangle; place asparagus stalks across narrow bottom end of prosciutto at a slight angle. Gently wrap prosciutto around asparagus so it covers stalks. Place asparagus on a serving platter; sprinkle with vinegar and season with several grinds of black pepper just before serving. Yields 1 asparagus per serving (depending on asparagus thickness).
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