Description
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus is a delightful Thanksgiving appetizer that combines the salty goodness of prosciutto with the crisp freshness of asparagus. This elegant dish not only adds a pop of color to your holiday table but also offers an irresistible flavor combination that will leave your guests asking for more. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, it’s perfect for impressing friends and family during festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 8 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C).
- Rinse and trim the woody ends of the asparagus.
- Wrap each asparagus spear with a slice of prosciutto, overlapping slightly.
- Arrange the wrapped asparagus on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the spears and sprinkle with black pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the prosciutto is crispy and golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 spears (120g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg