Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus
The second recipe from Darren Badenhorst, head chef from the top winery Grande Provence in South Africa. Get ready for the asparagus season with this delicious feast. Ingredients: 16 asparagus spears, trimmed, bottom half of stems peeled 8 slices prosciutto, large, cut in half crosswise 3 tablespoons olive oil salt & freshly ground black pepper Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus Directions: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the asparagus, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Drain, and when the asparagus is cool enough to handle, wrap each spear with a slice of prosciutto. Brush the spears with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Set the grill on medium heat, and cook the asparagus for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the prosciutto is marked.