darkchef:

Grilled Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto

Ingredients 

 

2 pounds of fresh asparagus spears, washed, snap off woody ends

 1/2 pound thinly sliced prosciutto*

 2 lemons, zested and cut in half

 Extra virgin olive oil

 Freshly ground black pepper

 6 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

 Optional garlic and cheese

 

Cooking Instructions

Lay out the procuitto slices, add cheese and garlic if using. Then place an asparagus spear. When finished, run a skewer through the spears, one at the top and one at the bottom. This prevents the procuitto from unwrapping and makes it easier to turn the spears on the grill.
Drizzle or spray olive oil over the skewered asparagus. Freshly grind pepper over the spears. I like using roasted garlic olive oil.
When your grill is hot proceed to grill these tasty spears.
Place lemons cut side down on top of the grill and lightly grill.
Cook asparagus until tender and prosciutto crisps, about 3-5 minutes per side. Cook lemon halves until lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove asparagus from the grill when cooked and squeeze with lemon juice and top with lemon zest.

This makes a wonderful appetizer or side dish.