Grilled Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto with Shaved Pecorino Romano Cheese
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 459
- Total Fat
- 39
- Saturated Fat
- 13
- Carbohydrates
- 5
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 1
- Protein
- 23
- Cholesterol
- 69
- Sodium
- 1252
Ingredients
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
Freshly ground black pepper
12 medium asparagus spears, tough end removed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
12 thin slices prosciutto
12 thinly shaved pieces of Pecorino Romano cheese
Directions
- Whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl. Add the capers and parsley and season with black pepper. Preheat grill. Grill the asparagus, braised with olive oil. Toss the asparagus with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Wrap a piece of prosciutto around each spear and place on a platter. Drizzle with lemoncaper vinaigrette and top with the cheese.