Asparagus, mozzarella & prosciutto parcels

Asparagus, mozzarella & prosciutto parcels

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Cooking time

Ready in 20 minutes, plus setting

Skill level

Easy

Servings

Try this simple, but smart, starter using English asparagus

Nutrition and extra info

Nutrition info

Nutrition

kcalories
231
protein
14g
carbs
2.2g
fat
18.5g
saturates
6.4g
fibre
1.7g
sugar
-
salt
0.97g

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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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.

Recipe from olive magazine, May 2007

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alycia's picture

A real winner! So impressive!
This is my dinner party staple! Everyone loves it. Added a but of extra by serving with few fresh figs a wafer thin wedge of cantaloupe melon. Heavenly!

dinnyjane's picture

My sister made this for us when we went to dinner last night, it was completely delicious, so much so that I had to look up the recipe to add it to my own collection. Well done Elaine, it was lovely.

bennet-martyn1's picture

Lovely Starter! Was thinking of doing exactly the same but with a Hollandaise Sauce? Or would that be a bad idea?

csevers's picture
5

A delicious starter, I forgot to blanch the asparagus but it still worked. Perfect for a dinner party.

susiedawnjones's picture

Super easy and tasted fantastic. My guests all raved how fresh and tasty it was. It also looked a lot more 'special' than the ease with which it came together warranted so I'm loving that!!

elvis1965's picture

This was a lovely, easy starter. Enjoyed by all and one is a chef! I highly recommend this recipe.

cath79's picture
5

Great starter dish, quick and easy to make. Took less than 10 minutes but looks really impressive. Would definitely make again.

jjandollie's picture
5

So good last week made it again last eve..works well cooking in advance and warming to serve! Both dinner parties for 12 - guests were v complimentary and combination of flavours are delicious..

wizzkid's picture

Lovely starter, so easy, I baked in the oven and then added a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar to the roasting tray to pour over, have also tried with blue cheese but was a little salty, maybe try with a brie next time!
Ailsa- Can I have your recipe for the salmon, please x

nursemackay's picture
5

Really lovely starter with the advantage of being prepared in advance.
Follow it with salmon in a parsley and Parmesan crust and you can enjoy longer chatting to your pals before dinner.

happyjacs's picture

Fantastic starter! Have used quite a few times very impressive presentation and so easy to prepare in advance and heat when ready to eat. Yummy!

helpinghand's picture
5

These were really easy - very impressive and tasted divine. Ive just cooked this for 10 girlfriends and they were all very complimentary and gave me back clean plates - speaks volumes.

ghisli2000's picture
5

These were really simple to make and looked quite impressive, I also made them in the morning and then fried them just before serving which is also handy when hosting a dinner party. Will definately be making these again!

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