These Asparagus wrapped with Prosciutto bundles make an excellent starter or side for an amazing celebratory meal, or as a delicious and quick go-to appetizer.
When it comes to quick appetizer, this is pretty much it. In my opinion, these bundles are absolutely perfect.
I love something quick to make if we have guests over or we watch a game. Perhaps just something to have before dinner or just make it for yourself.
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They are perfect savory bites if you like to have a drink or two with your friends. Also, these are amazing to serve alongside of charcuterie or cheese board.
So, I baked one batch in a skillet and the other half on a baking sheet. I must say, they were equally delicious.
I think it bakes faster in the skillet but we definitely saw more caramelization on the baking sheet. You be the judge, you won’t go wrong with either.
I do not make these often. However, when I make them we like serving them with plain yogurt-based dip so it can balance the sodium level.
They are quite salty, but manageable if you drizzle some sort of yogurt dip over it. I mean, I do not mind a bit of saltier foods just because I love it, but some might not take it well so be aware.
I really hope you guys like these quick and easy appetizers, because we certainly love them.
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Asparagus Wrapped with Prosciutto
Ingredients
- 24 Asparagus thinner (3 smaller per wrap)
- 8 Prosciutto slices sliced in half lengthwise
- Drizzle Olive oil
- Za'atar for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Wash asparagus very well, and cut about 2 inches from the bottom of the asparagus. You can snap it too, but ultimately it's much easier to cut a bunch together.
- Drizzle olive oil and coat it well.
- Slice prosciutto into the half, lengthwise.
- Wrap one-half slice of prosciutto around 3 thin asparagus spears, starting at the bottom, and spiraling up to the tip.
- Bake for 12 to15 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Garnish it with Za'atar, it's optional and not necessary, but it gives you very nice aroma and a flavor.
- Serve Hot with perhaps crackers and some type of a dip.
Notes
Prosciutto is very salty, especially if you cook it. Adding salt is completely unnecessary. You can bake it for up to 20 minutes. Prosciutto comes out crispy.
I used a skillet, but you may use a baking sheet lined with either non-stick aluminum foil or parchment paper. If the asparagus is thicker, you may use one for each prosciutto wrap so you will need less of them. I like using 3 thinner asparagus.