Cold Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon
Description
This cold asparagus appetizer or side dish features small bundles of blanched stalks wrapped in prosciutto and garnished with lemon zest and juice.
Ingredients
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1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
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1 (3 ounce) package prosciutto
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook asparagus in boiling water until tender but still crisp, about 4 minutes. Quickly drain asparagus and plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking and maintain the bright green color. Drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
2
Separate asparagus into 5 small bundles and wrap each one with a prosciutto slice. Sprinkle each bundle with lemon juice and zest.