Roasted asparagus wrapped in Parma ham

Ingredients

2 bunches of asparagus (about 24 spears), woody ends removed
Small handful fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
Grated zest of ½ lemon
8 slices Parma ham

Ingredients

2 bunches of asparagus (about 24 spears), woody ends removed
Small handful fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
Grated zest of ½ lemon
8 slices Parma ham

Method

Preheat the oven to 200C/fan180C/gas 6. Cook the asparagus spears in salted boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain, refresh in cold water, then drain again. Set aside.
Using a pestle and mortar, crush the mint with the olive oil and lemon zest. Add to the asparagus and stir gently to coat.
Make bundles of 3 spears and wrap each in a Parma ham slice. Place in a baking tray and bake in the oven for 10 minutes until the ham is crisp.

Method

Preheat the oven to 200C/fan180C/gas 6. Cook the asparagus spears in salted boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain, refresh in cold water, then drain again. Set aside.
Using a pestle and mortar, crush the mint with the olive oil and lemon zest. Add to the asparagus and stir gently to coat.
Make bundles of 3 spears and wrap each in a Parma ham slice. Place in a baking tray and bake in the oven for 10 minutes until the ham is crisp.

delicious. tips

If using a barbecue, place the asparagus bundles in a barbecue sandwich rack and cook until tender, turning halfway through.

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stephanie gray says:

2nd Jun 2015 at 12:06 am

This is a perfect quick recipe which I have used for side dishes and starters. Very healthy, tasty, quick and ideal for June.

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