10 minutes
30 minutes
4-6 servings
2 oz sliced prosciutto (about 4 slices)
2 lbs asparagus, washed and trimmed
1 Tb olive oil or fat of your choice
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
zest of 1/2 a medium orange
1. Preheat the oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If you use foil, the prosciutto will stick.
2. Lay the prosciutto on the parchment, and bake until it's crisp, about 15 minutes. Let cool, then crumble with your fingers. Set aside until you're ready to dress the asparagus.
3. To roast the asparagus, you can use the same baking sheet/parchment from crisping the prosciutto. Keep the oven at 400.
4. (Be sure to trim the tough lower ends of the asparagus. To do this, gently bend the asparagus and it'll break where the tough part is.)
5. Place the trimmed asparagus onto the baking sheet. Drizzle with oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Gently toss it with your hands until the asparagus is well coated.
6. Roast the asparagus for about 15 minutes, until it's tender but not dried out.
7. Place the asparagus on a serving plate. Sprinkle with the crispy prosciutto and orange zest.