If you haven’t had asparagus in a while (or ever), here’s a good excuse to go get some. If you aren’t very familiar with it, canned asparagus is VERY different from fresh. The canned version is mushy, and will not work with this recipe. Fresh is better for you anyway!
Despite being delicious, did you know that asparagus is full of gluthathione? That’s a fancy medical term for antioxident. Dietary gluthathione has been associated with protection from certain forms of cancer.
Interesting. I would eat it whether it had antioxidents or not because I just love my veggies.
This makes a great appetizer or side dish….
Prosciutto Wrapped Marinated Asparagus
1 lb fresh asparagus
1 6 oz package prosciutto
Tarragon Vinaigrette
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp tarragon
Whisk together the olive oil through tarragon. Wash the asparagus and snap the ends off where they easily bend. There’s some controversy surrounding ‘to snap or not to snap’. I, personally, like to snap them because I just feel like the ends are obviously bad at the snap line. You may not agree with me. If you don’t want to snap, just trim the ends with a knife.
But snapping is fun, so you would be missing out.
Line the asparagus on a plate and drizzle with half of the the vinaigrette, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Heat the grill to low-medium – you will be using direct heat.
Wrap each asparagus with one piece of prosciutto, winding vertically to cover most of the spear.
Grill for about 4-6 minutes on each side. The asparagus will be tender and the prosciutto a little crispy.
Drizzle with more vinaigrette if you want….
YUM!
Cheers…and TGIF
~Dixie Chik~
13 Comments
Miss Ericka
October 23, 2011 at 7:15 PMWe made these for a dinner party and they were fantastic!!
Kim Bee
September 14, 2011 at 8:31 PMThis looks amazing. I just hopped on the asparagus bandwagon this year. It is so good. Had no idea it was so incredible. Wrapped in bacon, spectacular! Love this!
Dixie Chik
September 15, 2011 at 3:58 PMThanks Kim!
MadAboutMacarons
September 13, 2011 at 5:49 AMOoh. I adore fresh asparagus and I’m missing it. Love the photos – drooling over them and pass over the vinaigrette as I’m having second helpings, please!
Dee Dee's Delights
September 12, 2011 at 4:20 PMCongrats on top 9! This looks so good!
Michelle Benoit (ChocolateCentral)
September 12, 2011 at 1:05 PMWhat an elegant side dish or appetizer!
Dixie Chik
September 12, 2011 at 1:45 PMThanks Michelle!
Desi
September 12, 2011 at 9:06 AMCongrats on making Foodbuzz’s Top 9! So glad I found your blog 🙂 I can’t wait to try some of your recipes like your nutella rice krispies! I am your newest follower 🙂
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Dixie Chik
September 12, 2011 at 1:45 PMThanks so much! Glad you found me 🙂
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.
September 10, 2011 at 10:47 PMYum Yum! I love all of the ingredients here. These would be perfect for my next dinner party!
M. J.
September 10, 2011 at 11:39 AMI love asparagus and I think these would make great appetizers..Thanks for sharing!
carolinaheartstrings
September 9, 2011 at 7:12 PMThat looks fantastic. I love fresh asparagus. I wish could grow this.
Dixie Chik
September 9, 2011 at 8:15 PMI do too!