Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus: a make-tonight method

A plate of prosciutto wrapped asparagus garnished with fresh parsley.

This prosciutto wrapped asparagus is fresh asparagus stalks flavored with savory prosciutto, then broiled to crunchy perfection. A 4 ingredient appetizer or side dish that’s straightforward, yet elegant and always gets rave reviews.

When I’m looking for a unfussy party snack, I turn to favorites such as mini pizzas, little smokies, or this fancy looking prosciutto wrapped asparagus. No one has to know how quick it is to make!

Prosciutto wrapped asparagus may be my all time go-to way to enjoy this spring veggie. The tender and juicy asparagus pairs so well with the meat, and you can have the whole appetizer recipe done in about 15 minutes. How can you go wrong with that?

This asparagus is also a reliable side dish for main courses like smoked prime rib, roasted Cornish hen, smoked turkey breast or smoked ham.

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Ingredients

To make prosciutto wrapped asparagus you will need asparagus, olive oil, thin slices of prosciutto and black pepper.

How Do You Make Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus?

To make this prosciutto wrapped asparagus recipe first place your asparagus stalks on a sheet pan or baking sheet. Next drizzle olive oil over the top of the asparagus and toss them to coat the asparagus with the oil. Cut slices of prosciutto in half lengthwise, then wrap a strip of prosciutto around each asparagus spear. Season the wrapped asparagus spears with black pepper, then place the pan in the oven. Broil until the asparagus is tender, then serve and enjoy.

A hand wrapping a slice of meat around a stalk.

Tips For The Reliable Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

It’s finest to use medium sized asparagus stalks for this recipe. The really thin ones won’t hold up to broiling and if you use thick asparagus it may not cook all the way through before the prosciutto is done.
There’s no need to add any salt to the asparagus, as the cured meat provides plenty of salty flavor.
This asparagus is finest served hot from the oven while the meat is still crunchy.
Prosciutto is a type of cured ham from Italy. It can be purchased in the deli section of most grocery stores, and typically comes pre-cut into thin slices.

Quick Tip

While I find that it’s easiest to bake this dish in the oven, you can grill or pan sauté your asparagus if you prefer.

Asparagus on a sheet pan with prosciutto, ready for the oven.

Recipe FAQs

How do you trim asparagus?

The finest way to figure out where to trim your asparagus is to take a stalk and gently bend it. Wherever the stalk snaps is the spot where the tender part starts and the tougher woody part ends. From there, you can line up all your asparagus stalks and trim the bottom off in the same spot as where your original piece of asparagus snapped in half.

How do you serve prosciutto wrapped asparagus?

This asparagus makes a great appetizer or side dish. You can serve the asparagus as a snack on its own, or add a silky blue cheese dressing on the side or a garlic aioli. I also like to offer this recipe as a side dish, as it pairs perfectly with honey garlic salmon and baked lemon chicken. You can also serve these spears as part of a vegetable platter or an antipasto platter.

How long with prosciutto wrapped asparagus last?

Leftovers will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat any leftovers in the oven or in a toaster oven until warmed through.

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Prosciutto wrapped asparagus on a sheet pan.

Flavor Variations

While this snack is tasty as-is, feel free to customize the ingredients to your tastes.

Veggies: Instead of asparagus, try using bundles of green beans or zucchini spears.
Seasonings: Sprinkle some spices over your asparagus such as smoked paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning or onion powder. You can also try a little lemon zest or a squeeze of lemon juice.
Cheese: Add a little finely grated cheese to the finished dish such as Parmesan cheese or extra sharp white cheddar cheese.
Herbs: Garnish your asparagus with fresh chopped herbs including parsley, dill, basil or chives.

You simply cannot go wrong with this one, it’s a must try recipe in my opinion! Make a meal with this dish by adding crock pot ham, Hasselback potatoes and kitchen-made dinner rolls!

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This prosciutto wrapped asparagus is fresh asparagus stalks flavored with savory prosciutto, then broiled to crunchy perfection. A 4 ingredient appetizer or side dish that's straightforward, yet elegant and always gets rave reviews. Time Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Serves 4

Ingredients

12 stalks fresh asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 slices prosciutto very thinly sliced
ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the broiler. Line a sheet pan with foil.
Place the asparagus in a single layer on the sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat evenly.
Cut each slice of prosciutto in half cross wise. Wrap the pieces of prosciutto around each stalk of asparagus.
Season the asparagus to taste with black pepper.
Broil for 3-4 minutes on each side until asparagus is cooked though and prosciutto is crunchy on the edges. Serve immediately.

Notes

It’s finest to use medium sized asparagus stalks for this recipe. The really thin ones won’t hold up to broiling and if you use thick asparagus it may not cook all the way through before the prosciutto is done.
While I find that it’s easiest to make this dish in the oven, you can grill or pan sauté your asparagus if you prefer.
There’s no need to add any salt to the asparagus, as the cured meat provides plenty of salty flavor.