Ingredients
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🧾 Ingredients
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- 1 pound fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed
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- 6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
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- Optional: freshly ground black pepper, lemon zest, or shaved Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
2. Prepare the Asparagus
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- Rinse the asparagus under cold water to remove any dirt.
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- Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
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- To trim the woody ends, gently bend each spear until it naturally snaps. Discard the tough ends.Dinner at the Zoo+1mysite+1
3. Wrap with Prosciutto
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- Cut each slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise.
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- Take one asparagus spear and wrap a half slice of prosciutto around it, starting just below the tip and spiraling down to the base.
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- Place the wrapped spear on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining asparagus and prosciutto.mysite
4. Season and Drizzle
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- Lightly drizzle olive oil over the wrapped asparagus spears.
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- Optionally, sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over the top.
5. Bake
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- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven.
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- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the prosciutto is crispy and the asparagus is tender.
6. Garnish and Serve
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- Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter.
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- Optionally, garnish with lemon zest or shaved Parmesan cheese.
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- Serve immediately while hot.Simply Recipes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes