Snack

Asparagus Wrapped in Proscuitto is for Snack.

Asparagus Wrapped in Proscuitto takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Asparagus Wrapped in Proscuitto takes several minutes to cook.

Asparagus Wrapped in Proscuitto makes 36 servings.

The ingredients for Asparagus Wrapped in Proscuitto are:

1 lb. asparagus (36 spears)
18 thin slices proscuitto (~9 oz)
1 tsp. salt
2 T lemon juice
1 T olive oil

Here is how you make Asparagus Wrapped in Proscuitto:

Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside.Prepare asparagus by snapping ends off and rinsing. Bring a large pot with about 2 inches of water and salt to a boil. Put asparagus in boiling water and boil for 2-3 minutes only depending on thickness.Remove asparagus from boiling water and immediately plunge into ice water. Leave until completely cool with drain and pat dry with a paper towel.Juice a lemon to get 2 T lemon juice and whisk in 1 T olive oil. Toss cooled asparagus in vinaigrette.Cut each slice of proscuitto in half. Take one asparagus spear and roll it in proscuitto. Set aside in a serving dish. Repeat until all spears are wrapped. Pour vinaigrette over, cover with plastic wrap and chill.Makes 36 spears. Calorie counts are for each piece.Number of Servings: 36Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LANC92.

The nutritional information for Asparagus Wrapped in Proscuitto is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 36
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 25.2

• Total Fat: 1.4 g
• Cholesterol: 6.4 mg
• Sodium: 196.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 0.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
• Protein: 2.2 g