Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus are an ideal appetizer for any party or get together for so many reasons. They’re simple to make, don’t require silverware, are served at room temperature and, most important, are wildly delicious.

You have several options for cooking the asparagus. And a simple technique that I’ll show you (in video and still shots) makes wrapping the spears in prosciutto a snap.

You can roast, pan-fry, or grill your asparagus spears. Whatever method you choose, you’ll want them to be lightly charred on the outside and tender inside, but not floppy. You want to retain a little bit of bite. (Medium-thick asparagus spears work better than thin asparagus for this.)

And you’ll let the asparagus cool to room temperature before wrapping in prosciutto, which makes it so convenient for parties! (And light – rolling in at about 17 calories per spear!)

Choose one of the cooking methods below and, once tender, remove asparagus from heat immediately and set aside to cool.

How to Roast Asparagus

To roast asparagus, arrange spears in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast at 425˚F for 10-15 minutes until just tender.

How to Pan-Fry Asparagus

Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet until hot. Add asparagus; cover and cook, gently turning spears occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

How to Grill Asparagus

Drizzle asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Arrange asparagus spears in a single layer on a grill over medium-high heat. Grill 3 to 4 minutes, carefully turning as they cook to lightly char on all sides. (Or even better, make these Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus!)

How to Wrap Asparagus in Prosciutto

Step 1: Stack and cut paper thin slices of prosciutto in half lengthwise.

Step 2: Place a cooked, cooled asparagus spear at the base of one half strip of prosciutto, angled away from yourself at about 45 degrees. Wrap bottom section of strip around the bottom of the spear, leaving about 1-inch exposed. Roll the spear away from you, wrapping it in prosciutto as you go. Take care to leave the tip exposed.

Pair With

Serve these along with other appetizers like Bacon Wrapped Pineapple, Bacon Wrapped Dates, Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms, Coconut Shrimp, and a variety of crostini.

Or instead of wrapping spears individually, serve in bundles as a side dish (like to these Bacon Wrapped Asparagus). Skip cutting prosciutto slices in half and wrap one or two slices around a bundle of 6 cooked and cooled asparagus spears. This would be great alongside Grilled Lamb Chops or Grilled Chicken Thighs.