Grilled Asparagus with Prosciutto
This a great simple and quick recipe. Fresh asparagus paired with a little oil, salt, and pepper is cooked quickly over high heat on the grill. Asparagus is a health nutrient dense vegetable.
Serves 4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs. asparagus, woody ends trimmed or peeled with a veggie peeler
2 tablespoons California olive oil
salt and pepper
5 – 6 thin slices prosciutto
Directions
Preheat grill to high heat
Brush and clean grill grates.
Brush grill grates with a light coating of oil
In shallow dish, toss asparagus with oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
Turn down the grill to medium high
Grill asparagus, turning occasionally until tender when pierced with a fork, 5-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, places prosciutto on grill and cook, turning often, until crispy, 2-3 minutes.
Place asparagus on serving platter and crumble prosciutto over the top.
Enjoy
Make it your own
Substitute thinly sliced ham for the prosciutto
Wrap each stalk of asparagus in prosciutto and grill
Squeeze a little fresh lemon juice on the stalks before serving
Toss with finely 1 shaved garlic and 2-4 Tbs parmesan cheese
