This easy asparagus appetizer is one of my favorite springtime starters. Just asparagus and prosciutto—simple ingredients that roast into something deliciously elegant. I especially love this in the spring, when asparagus is in season.
You will love this asparagus salad with feta cheese if you enjoy asparagus! It's a simple recipe that can be used as a side, an appetizer, or lunch. Whether you call it an appetizer or an hors d’oeuvre, this asparagus and prosciutto combo is always a hit at spring parties. Another simple and fresh appetizer is this easy cucumber appetizer that is always popular at get togethers!
Helpful Tip
Asparagus only stays fresh for a few days. This is how I keep it fresh. Cut a couple of inches off then place it in a container with a little water in the bottom. This does keep it fresh. If keeping longer than a day, change the water daily!
Why I Love This Recipe
- Just two ingredients (plus a little olive oil).
- Feels fancy but takes less than 20 minutes.
- Always disappears fast—great for parties or Easter brunch.
- Bakes in the oven for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Just a handful of simple ingredients! Asparagus is usually on sale in the early spring.
Asparagus - the best size is a medium type thickness. If you are buying thin pencil-sized asparagus, you can double them up when making this recipe!
Prosciutto - This is an awesome Italian deli meat.
Parmesan cheese (fresh) - optional garnish at the end.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450 F.
Step 1
Cut off the tough ends of the stock. The thicker the stocks, the more you need to cut off.
Step 2
Take the prosciutto and wrap each asparagus stock in it. You want to try to get thin prosciutto. You don't want to cover it thickly. If you have really thin asparagus, use two and wrap them together.
Step 3
Start wrapping under the tip part. If your Prosciutto falls apart, it's ok! Just keep rolling it around your stalk. When ready to place in the oven, an optional light drizzle of olive oil helps roast these evenly.
Helpful Hint
I usually cover my pan in tinfoil (to save on cleanup) and then put some parchment down on top of the tinfoil. Then you don't get the darker, more cooked marks on the prosciutto on the pan.
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Step 4
Place in a 450ºF preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes. Cooking time can vary a minute or two because your asparagus stocks are thick. The asparagus will be nice and green, and the prosciutto will look cooked and crunchy.
FAQs
Either wrap in plastic or place in a well-sealed container. Refrigerate for a maximum of 3 days. These do not freeze well.
This is a vegetable that is in season in the spring. Pricing and nutritional value is always best when you buy vegetables in season.
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Easy Asparagus Appetizer with Crispy Prosciutto
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus medium sized stalks
- ½ lb prosciutto I trim the really fatty part off
- ¼ cup parmesan optional - finely grated
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF
- Trim hard stalks off bottom of asparagus
- Wrap each asparagus with prosciutto. When they are all placed in the roasting pan, an optional drizzle of olive oil helps everything roast consistently.
- Optional parmesan cheese may be added
- Bake for approximately 10 minutes. You want the asparagus to be slightly crunchy and bright green. The prosciutto will look crunchy and will tighten around the asparagus.
Notes
Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)
**Originally published April 15, 2014. Updated for images and clarity.
Patti
We love asparagus and this looks so good. I'm putting on the menu for next week. Thanks for the inspiration.
MӨƧ
mmm omg.. i'm trying this 😀