Traeger Kitchen
Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Effort
Pellets
Hickory
Talk about a side for sore eyes. Tender asparagus is wrapped in savory prosciutto, grilled over hickory and finished off with a balsamic glaze, taking your whole meal to the next level.
Ingredients
Units of Measurement:
main
2 Bunch asparagus
4 Ounce prosciutto
olive oil
salt and pepper
1 Medium lemon, zested
2 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar, divided
3 Tablespoon toasted pine nuts, for serving
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 400℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
Grill: 400 ˚F2
Rinse the asparagus and pat dry with a paper towel. Cut the bottom third off of the asparagus stalks and discard.Ingredients
2 Bunch asparagus
3
Wrap a piece of prosciutto around 4 to 5 stalks, and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper and lemon zest.Ingredients
4 Ounce prosciutto
As Needed olive oil
As Needed salt and pepper
1 Medium lemon, zested
4
Place the baking sheet on the grill and cook. After 5 minutes, shake the pan to turn the asparagus once, then drizzle with 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar.Grill: 400 ˚FIngredients
2 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar, divided
5
Place back on the grill and cook until the prosciutto is crispy and the asparagus is cooked through, about 5 to 8 minutes.Grill: 400 ˚F6
Place the asparagus on the serving tray and sprinkle with the pine nuts and drizzle with remaining balsamic. Enjoy!Ingredients
3 Tablespoon toasted pine nuts, for serving