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Broiled Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Spears

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Broiled prosciutto-wrapped asparagus spears are a quick and delicious Whole30 appetizer that’s perfect for any paleo party.

A closeup shot of Broiled Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Spears

The prosciutto crisps up like bacon while the sweet asparagus in the middle gets soft and tender. When you drizzle aged balsamic vinegar on the roasted spears, you end up with a dish that satisfies your sweet, salty, and sour cravings. Plus you get veggies and meat all in one morsel that you can just pop in your mouth with your hands.

Serves 8

Ingredients:

  • 3 bunches of asparagus, stems trimmed 2 inches from the bottom
  • 2 (four-ounce) packages of prosciutto di Parma
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil, extra virgin olive oil, or ghee
  • Aged balsamic vinegar, to taste

Method:

Preheat the broiler to high (with the rack 6 inches from the heating element) and assemble the ingredients.

The ingredients for Broiled Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Spears

Divide the asparagus evenly on two rimmed baking sheets…

A close up of asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet tossed with avocado oil, salt, and pepper.

…drizzle some avocado oil over the spears, and season with salt and pepper. Don’t go crazy with the salt because the prosciutto is plenty salty.

Cut each slice of prosciutto into 3 thin strips and wrap one strip around each asparagus spear.

A side view of Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Spears ready to go in the oven.

Pop a tray under the broiler for ~5-8 minutes (tossing the spears at the halfway point) or until the prosciutto crisps up and the asparagus is tender. Repeat the process with the second tray.

A tray of Broiled Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Spears right out of the oven.

Plate the spears and drizzle on some aged balsamic vinegar.

[Post updated: May 18, 2012]


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Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

Broiled prosciutto-wrapped asparagus spears are a quick and delicious Whole30 appetizer that’s perfect for any paleo party.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: gluten-free, low carb, paleo, Whole30
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Michelle Tam

Ingredients

  • 3 bunches of asparagus stems trimmed 2 inches from the bottom
  • 2 four-ounce packages of prosciutto di Parma
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil extra virgin olive oil, or ghee
  • Aged balsamic vinegar to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the broiler to high (with the rack 6 inches from the heating element) and assemble the ingredients.
  • Divide the asparagus evenly on two rimmed baking sheets, drizzle some avocado oil over the spears, and season with salt and pepper. Don’t go crazy with the salt because the prosciutto is plenty salty.
  • Cut each slice of prosciutto into 3 thin strips and wrap one strip around each asparagus spear.
  • Pop a tray under the broiler for ~5-8 minutes (tossing the spears at the halfway point) or until the prosciutto crisps up and the asparagus is tender. Repeat the process with the second tray.
  • Plate the spears and drizzle on some aged balsamic vinegar.
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