Wild Thyme – Roasted Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Roasted Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Bundles
Ingredients:
· 1 1/4 lb thin asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed
· extra virgin olive oil
· fresh cracked pepper to taste
· 4 slices (2 oz) thin sliced prosciutto
· 1 lemon sliced
· 1 bunch Fresh parsley, minced
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°.
Lightly drizzle the asparagus spears with extra virgin oil. Season with fresh cracked pepper and a pinch of salt and into 4-6 bundles.
Gather 1/4 of the asparagus and use a slice of prosciutto to wrap each bundle and place on a baking dish seam side down. Repeat, layer with some lemon slices and place on baking dish and bake 5 minutes or until asparagus is tender crisp. Garnish with fresh minced parsley and balsamic reduction
Balsamic Reduction Serves: ¾ cup
Ingredients
· 1 cup of good quality balsamic vinegar
Instructions
1. Pour balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan.
2. Turn heat to medium high and bring vinegar to a boil.
3. Once boiling, reduce to simmer and let simmer for about 10 minutes until vinegar has reduced down. Stir occasionally. {be sure to keep an eye on it because it can burn quickly} You will know it is done if it coats the back of spoon.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Let reduction cool and serve or transfer to an air tight container and store in refrigerator. {if reduction hardens after being in refrigerator for too long just place container in a bowl filled with warm water to heat up the reduction.
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Wild Thyme is located at 1060 Chinoe Rd, Suite 108 in Lexington.
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