Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
Steamed asparagus, prosciutto and truffle aïoli
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Ingredients
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Asparagus
Prosciutto
Truffle Aïoli
Method
Prepare Asparagus
- 1
Wash and Trim Asparagus
Rinse the fresh asparagus under cold water. Trim the woody ends of the asparagus by cutting about 1-2 inches from the bottom.
- 2
Steam Asparagus
In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Place a steamer basket over the pot, add the trimmed asparagus, and sprinkle with 1 tsp of salt. Cover and steam for about 4-5 minutes until tender but crisp.
Wrap Asparagus
- 3
Wrap with Prosciutto
Once the asparagus is steamed, remove it from the pot and let it cool slightly. Take a slice of prosciutto and wrap it around each piece of asparagus, starting from the bottom and spiraling up to the tip.
Make Truffle Aïoli
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tbs of truffle oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbs of lemon juice, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of black pepper.
- 5
Mix Aïoli
Whisk the mixture until well combined and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve
- 6
Plate and Serve
Arrange the prosciutto-wrapped asparagus on a serving platter and serve with the truffle aïoli on the side for dipping.
