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Serves: 8
 
Ingredients
  • 1 bunch asparagus (1 to ½ lbs)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • Fresh ground pepper
  • 5 oz thinly sliced proscuitto or serrano
  • ¼ cup shredded manchego or other hard cheese
  • ⅓ cup creme fraiche
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • juice of half a large lemon
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped chives
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  2. Combine asparagus with olive oil, sea salt and pepper and toss to coat.
  3. Roast asparagus for 8-10 minutes until slightly charred, but still al dente
  4. Remove from oven and let cool.
  5. Wrap the asparagus on a diagonal, scattering a little manchego in as you roll it up.
  6. Meanwhile, combine the creme fraiche, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, parsley and salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
  7. Serve asparagus at room temperature with chive dip.
Recipe by Weekend Table at https://weekendtable.com/2014/03/29/proscuitto_wrapped_asparagus/