Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Lemony Bread Crumbs Recipe

Name: Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Lemony Bread Crumbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound thin asparagus; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; Kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs or panko; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 12 thin slices of prosciutto

Servings: persons

1 pound thin asparagus
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs or panko
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
12 thin slices of prosciutto

1
Light a hardwood charcoal fire.
2
Brush the asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3
Grill the asparagus over moderately high heat, turning, until lightly charred and almost tender, 4 minutes.
4
Transfer to a plate and let cool.
5
Meanwhile, in a small cast-iron skillet, heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
6
Add the bread crumbs and garlic and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until the crumbs are golden and crisp, 4 minutes.
7
Remove from the heat and let cool slightly, then stir in the Parmigiano-Reggiano, parsley and lemon zest; season with salt and pepper.
8
Divide the asparagus into 6 even piles.
9
On a work surface, arrange the prosciutto slices in 6 pairs, overlapping slightly.
10
Set an asparagus pile on each prosciutto pair and roll up.
11
Grill the bundles over moderately high heat, turning, until the asparagus are tender and the prosciutto is crisp, 4 minutes.
12
Transfer to a platter.
13
Sprinkle the lemony bread crumbs on top and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound thin asparagus, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing, Kosher salt, Freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Lemony Bread Crumbs falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Lemony Bread Crumbs

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