Asparagus, mozzarella & prosciutto parcels

Asparagus, mozzarella & prosciutto parcels

Try this simple, but smart, starter using English asparagus, makes a fabulous stylish starter

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Preparation and cooking times

Ready in 20 minutes, plus setting

Method

  1. Blanch the asparagus for 2 minutes then refresh under cold water. Cut each mozzarella slice in half and sit both pieces on top of 2 spears of asparagus. Top with 2 more spears then wrap the asparagus in prosciutto so the mozzarella is enclosed (you will need 2 or 3 strips).
  2. Heat a little olive oil in a pan, then carefully fry the parcels until the prosciutto has crisped and the mozzarella oozes.
  3. Whisk together the olive oil and vinegar and add the basil. Serve each parcel with salad leaves and a little dressing drizzled over.

231 kcalories, protein 14g, carbohydrate 2.2g, fat 18.5 g, saturated fat 6.4g, fibre 1.7g, salt 0.97 g

Recipe from olive magazine, May 2007.

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  • 03 November 2007

    Lisa commented on this recipe

    Followed the original recipe and it tasted divine.

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  • 06 November 2007

    Louise's commented on this recipe

    Really easy and really tastey! Definatelt recommend the basil vinigarette as its cut through the saltyness of the prosciutto.

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  • 29 November 2007

    tinks13 rated this recipe

    5 stars

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  • 03 January 2008

    Shelagh rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Very simple and quick to prepare. I did this for a dinner party with friends and it went down a treat. Will definitely do again!

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  • 09 January 2008

    Hell rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Perfect for a dinner party as you can prepare it in advance and just heat it when you need it.

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  • 16 January 2008

    Emily rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Love this! Asparagus is not always popular in my house but this tastes amazing and presents well.

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  • 03 March 2008

    fran rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Very easy and impressive looking dish, it can be prepared in advance too so ideal for dinner parties.

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  • 22 March 2008

    Jennji rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    It is very easy to make, used asparagus tips instead. Took only short time and impressed hubby. Used white wine vinigar instead as I had no red, but came out great too.

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  • 21 May 2008

    charlie commented on this recipe

    I made this recently for a dinner party. Everyone absolutely loved it and have all asked for the recipe. We have done it again since as we have lots of asparagus growing in our allotment. Yummy - 10/10

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  • 12 June 2008

    knickers commented on this recipe

    perfect for the summer, and incredibly easy, especially for a dinner party as it takes no time at all to prepare and very little cooking.

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  • 16 June 2008

    Lucy rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    made this for fathers day starters and clean plates all round, really nice and very easy to make

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  • 26 June 2008

    Shazomatic rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made these for a Mothers Day dinner party and they went down so well. Easy, delicious and they looked beautiful. Will definitely make again.

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    26 June 2008

    Sam commented on this recipe

    The mozzarella was lovely & melted. And the italian ham (I can't spell proscuitto) was good, giving a salty, but tasty edge to the asparagus (which must've been good as I don't normally eat asparagus). Good starter material. 4 stars.

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  • 08 November 2008

    bridget commented on this recipe

    Yum! Highly recommend this and very easy.

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  • 08 November 2008

    bridget rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    oops forgot to rate dish. 5 star

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  • 07 January 2009

    Rosemary commented on this recipe

    I cooked this for a dinner party, preparing it in advance - terrific success. I had the small balls of mozzarella which I cut in half but found it difficult to wrap the ham & 4 pieces of asparagus, so I had 2 asparagus & 1 halved mozzarella with ham around. I gave every one 2 parcels.

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  • 07 January 2009

    pippy22 commented on this recipe

    I made this for my best friend and it went down really well, flavoursome, juicy and a general delight to the tastebuds.

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  • 03 March 2009

    Eibhlin rated and commented on this recipe

    2 stars

    I thought it was a bit bland

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  • 08 March 2009

    sallyv76 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Fantastic, easy to make and very impressive ... Flavours work really well together!

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  • 12 March 2009

    Louise commented on this recipe

    I make a similar starter but I use smoked salmon and mascapone. Wrap the asparagus spears in smoked salmon then place your parcels in an oven tray. Heat up some mascapone in a saucepan so it becomes more liquid then pour over your asparagus parcels and sprinkle with parmesan. Cook in the oven for around 10 mins just to heat through. Very easy and always goes down well.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Preparation and cooking times

Ready in 20 minutes, plus setting

Ingredients

  • 16 asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 125g ball mozzarella , sliced into 4
  • 8-12 slices prosciutto
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • a small bunch basil , finely shredded
  • salad leaves to serve
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231 kcalories, protein 14g, carbohydrate 2.2g, fat 18.5 g, saturated fat 6.4g, fibre 1.7g, salt 0.97 g

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