We love asparagus and this s a family favourite that is so easy to add to the grill. The saltiness of the procuitto is wonderful with the asparagus. Sometimes we add some blue cheese or feta cheese and garlic. The garlic can be roasted garlic spray, powder or freshly crushed garlic to taste placed inside the procuitto with the asparagus for extra zippy flavour. Lemon zest abnd juice add a wonderful zing!

Ingredients

	Asparagus spears	2 Pound, washed and snap off woody ends
	Sliced prosciutto/Applewood smoked bacon	1⁄2 Pound
	Lemons	2 , zested and cut in half
	Extra virgin olive oil	1 Tablespoon
	Ground black pepper	To Taste
	Bamboo skewers	6 , soaked in water for 30 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 107 Calories from Fat 48

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5 g7.6%

Saturated Fat 1.1 g5.7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 10 mg3.3%

Sodium 762.5 mg31.8%

Total Carbohydrates 4 g1.3%

Dietary Fiber 1.2 g5%

Sugars 1.1 g

Protein 10 g20.5%

Vitamin A 10.8% Vitamin C 22.2%

Calcium 4.1% Iron 6.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Lay out the procuitto slices, add cheese and garlic if using. Then place an asparagus spear. When finished, run a skewer through the spears, one at the top and one at the bottom. This prevents the procuitto from unwrapping and makes it easier to turn the spears on the grill.

Drizzle or spray olive oil over the skewered asparagus. Freshly grind pepper over the spears. I like using roasted garlic olive oil.

When your grill is hot proceed to grill these tasty spears.

Place lemons cut side down on top of the grill and lightly grill.

Cook asparagus until tender and prosciutto crisps, about 3-5 minutes per side. Cook lemon halves until lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove asparagus from the grill when cooked and squeeze with lemon juice and top with lemon zest.

This makes a wonderful appetizer or side dish.

Comments

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ifoodiee says :

Really good recipe shantihhh..and jerryl is right the picture is lovely..quet a lucky family got to taste those yummy Grilled Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto.

Posted on: 30 June 2009 - 2:09pm