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A winning combination of asparagus and prosciutto makes a fabulous finger food appetizer with a ton of flavour!<\/p>\n

Thick spears of fresh local asparagus are wrapped with salty prosciutto and grilled until the asparagus is tender and the prosciutto crisps. A drizzle of grilled lemon juice finishes them off. Simple is better and you won\u2019t be disappointed.<\/p>\n

Only 5 ingredients are required for this recipe and that includes the black pepper and olive oil! Be sure and look for thicker asparagus spears as they hold up better when being wrapped and grilled.<\/p>\n

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\"Asparagus<\/p>\n

\"Asparagus<\/p>\n

Black pepper garnish on salty prosciutto is a classic pairing. I like to use a generous amount of coarsely ground black pepper for this recipe. You want to be able to see it and taste the sharp pungent pepper granules on each spear.<\/p>\n

How to serve<\/h2>\n

You can serve the prosciutto wrapped asparagus hot off the grill or at room temperature. Serve them as a finger food appetizer, side dish, or arranged on a charcuterie board along with a variety of cheeses, olives, crackers, figs, and nuts. Whichever way, they\u2019ll disappear fast!<\/p>\n

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Asparagus<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s nothing better than fresh and delicious local asparagus. By the end of May asparagus is available in Ontario at Farmer\u2019s Markets and groceries stores. It\u2019s one of the first vegetables of the season to be harvested and lasts to the end of June, sometimes into July. I love asparagus and it can be used in so many ways! Roasted, grilled, steamed, shaved in salads, cooked in soups, frittatas, tarts, stir-frys, or pasta dishes; the possibilities are endless!<\/p>\n

Not only is asparagus tasty, but is also low in calories and a leading source of nutrients. For some fun facts about asparagus and the nutrition, it contains check out this page: Ontario Asparagus.<\/a><\/p>\n

Prosciutto<\/h2>\n

Prosciutto is an Italian dried cured ham that\u2019s sliced thinly. Since prosciutto is naturally salty, there\u2019s no need to add salt to this recipe. Prosciutto is best when sliced thinly in which case it will melt in your mouth. In my Italian family, we use prosciutto often as part of an antipasto starter, charcuterie board, sandwiches and for many other recipes. It\u2019s my favourite deli meat.<\/p>\n

For the best flavour, look for good quality prosciutto imported from Italy. Ask the server at your deli to slice full slices of prosciutto very thinly (but not shaved) making sure each slice stays together. Also, ask the server to place a sheet of deli paper in between each slice to guarantee the slices won\u2019t stick together when pulling off each one.<\/p>\n

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What if I don\u2019t have a grill?<\/h2>\n

If you don\u2019t have an outdoor grill you can easily broil these prosciutto wrapped asparagus in the oven. The recipe provides the directions for doing this. If using this method, be sure and keep your eye on them and adjust the cooking time as necessary.<\/p>\n

This recipe makes 12 spears but it\u2019s so easy to increase the number of spears; just do some simple math!<\/p>\n

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Thick spears of asparagus are wrapped with prosciutto and grilled until the asparagus is tender and the prosciutto crisps. A drizzle of grilled lemon juice finishes them off. <\/p>\t<\/div>\n\t

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