We have actuallly had a Baked Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus recipe on the site for years. But lately, I find myself making it on the grill much more often. The prosciutto gets nice and crispy and you get a smokey flavor, expecially if you use charcoal. Plus, this recipe is about as easy as it gets. If you want you can top it with some shaved or grated Parmigianno-Reggiano cheese as soon as you take it off the grill, while it is still hot.
Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
Ingredients:
- 24 medium asparagus spears, snapped
- 8 sheet very thinly sliced prosciutto, cut in thirds lengthwise
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon each Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
Instructions:
- Make vinaigrette by whisking garlic, vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper in a 2-cup Pyrex measuring cup. Slowly whisk in oil until you reach the 1-cup mark.
- Drizzle asparagus with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Working one spear at a time, roll each one in a piece of prosciutto.
- Grill over direct heat on a charcoal or gas grill turning them only once until prosciutto is crisp and the asparagus are crisp-tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Arrange spears on each plate and drizzle with balsamic vinegar or vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
