Asparagus wraps with lemon mayo

Asparagus wraps with lemon mayo

A quick and classic spring canapé of tender green stems wrapped in Parma ham with a light citrus dip

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Recipe by Sarah Cook

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

SERVES 5 as a nibble, or 10 with other nibbles

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 2 mins

Method

  1. Bring a pan of salted water to the boil, tip in the asparagus and cook for 2 mins until just tender. Drain well. Quarter each slice of ham, into 4 shorter strips, then wrap one around the middle of each asparagus spear. Mix the mayo with the lemon zest and juice and a little pepper and put in a small bowl. Serve with the asparagus, warm or cold, for dipping.

PER SERVING

165 kcalories, protein 6.4g, carbohydrate 4.3g, fat 13.5 g, saturated fat 2.4g, fibre 1.1g, sugar 3g, salt 1.7 g

Recipe from bbcgoodfood.com, February 2012.

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  • 17 May 2012

    daisyjaneridley commented on this recipe

    I put 2 pieces of asparagus in the parma ham quarters,it was delicious!!

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  • 17 May 2012

    daisyjaneridley rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I forgot to rate it and say how quick and simple it is to make

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

SERVES 5 as a nibble, or 10 with other nibbles

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 2 mins

Ingredients

  • 20 asparagus tips
  • 5 slices Parma ham
  • 200ml light mayonnaise
  • zest 1 lemon, juice ½ lemon
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PER SERVING

165 kcalories, protein 6.4g, carbohydrate 4.3g, fat 13.5 g, saturated fat 2.4g, fibre 1.1g, sugar 3g, salt 1.7 g

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