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Asparagus Wrapped In Parma Ham

Ready in 20 mins

Recipe by Graham 

Asparagus Wrapped In Parma Ham can be served either as an easy appetizer (allow 2-3 each) or as an accompaniment to a main course (allow 4-5 each). Asparagus Wrapped In Parma Ham is addictive and a real winner served warm with drinks before dinner!

Preparation Time

5 Minutes

Cooking Time

15 Minutes

Ingredients for Asparagus Wrapped In Parma Ham

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To serve 4:

12 thick spears fresh asparagus
12 slices prosciutto
2 oz butter

How to Cook Asparagus Wrapped In Parma Ham

  1. Melt the butter. Trim the cut ends of the asparagus and wrap each spear in a slice of Prosciutto ham. Lay them on a baking tray, brushing them lightly with the melted butter to ensure they do not stick.
  2. Cook in a preheated moderate oven (Mk 4 - 350ºF - 180ºC) for 10-15 minutes (depending on the thickness of the asparagus) until the asparagus is nicely roasted and the ham is crispy. Serve hot.
GRAHAM'S HOT TIP:
You can use black forest ham instead of prosciutto if you want a greater depth of flavour. If serving as part of a meal, you can also grate a little hard cheese (like Cheddar) over the spears halfway through cooking.