Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Citrus Dip
Photography: Ericka McConnell; 
You can make these hors d'oeuvres even simpler: Without their scallion ties or lemon zest, the asparagus and prosciutto still taste terrific. Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes. Notes: You can substitute chives for the green onions if desired. To make lemon-zest strips, use a vegetable peeler to shave off the lemon's thin outer peel, then cut this zest into strips.
| Servings:Makes 18 hors d'oeuvres | Prep Time:n/a | Cook Time:n/a |
Nutritional Info
Ingredients
- 18 asparagus spears
- 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut crosswise into 2-inch-wide strips (18 total)
- 18 green onion tops, trimmed to 6-inch lengths (split lengthwise if wide)
- 18 thin strips lemon zest (see notes)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- sodium:81 mg
- cholesterol:5 mg
- fiber:0.2 g
- calories from fat:86 %
- calories:42
- carbohydrate:0.8 g
- saturated fat:0.8 g
- protein:1.8 g
- fat:4 g
directions
1. Rinse asparagus; snap off tough stem ends. Bring a 4- to 6-quart pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes; rinse under cold water until cool.
2. Wrap a strip of prosciutto around each spear 3 to 4 inches from top. Tie green onion strips around prosciutto and tuck a strip of lemon zest underneath the green onion. Arrange spears on a platter.
3. In a bowl, mix together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, grated zests, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve with asparagus as a dipping sauce.
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
