Shelly's Recipe

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO

Category: Asparagus

2 1/2 lbs thin asparagus (40 to 45 spears), trimmed
1 tbsp olive oil
Oil for coating grill grate
4 oz sliced prosciutto (about 8 paper-thin slices)
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Preheat the grill to medium with the grate at the lowest setting.

On a rimmed baking sheet or in a large plastic bag, toss the asparagus with the olive oil.

Lightly coat the grill grate with oil. Arrange the asparagus on the grill perpendicular to the bars of the grate. Grill until just tender but not limp, about 4 to 5 minutes. Use tongs to roll the asparagus once or twice during cooking.

Lay a slice of prosciutto horizontally on a work surface. Place 4 to 6 asparagus spears over the prosciutto near a short edge. Sprinkle the asparagus with some pepper. Tightly roll the prosciutto over the asparagus on a slight diagonal, creating a tight bundle. The tips of the asparagus should still be showing.

Sprinkle the bundles with parmesan. Makes 8 servings.