Broiled Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

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Broiled Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

Course: Side Dish

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
  • Avocado oil or fat of choice update 4/22/13: I use 2 tablespoons melted ghee
  • Aged Balsamic Vinegar

Instructions

  • Preheat the broiler to high (with the rack 6 inches from the heating element) and assemble the ingredients.
  • Divide the asparagus evenly onto two large baking trays
  • 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 when they’re finished and drizzle on some aged balsamic vinegar.

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