Asparagus in Prosciutto with Beurre Blanc

Quick and easy asparagus wrapped in prosciutto, served with a velvety white wine and lemon butter sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1090.1 kcals 2180.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 9.1 grams 18.2 grams
Fat 104.2 grams 208.4 grams
Protein 17.3 grams 34.6 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
250
g
Unsalted Butter
cold, cut into 1cm dice
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
Liquids
100
ml
Meat
6
slice
Prosciutto
such as Parma, San Daniele or Serrano ham
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Vegetables
2
piece
Banana Shallots
peeled and roughly chopped
6
stalk
Asparagus
fresh, fibrous points and tough base removed

Steps

  • Peel and roughly chop the shallots and place in a heavy-based pan over medium heat.
  • Add white wine and simmer on high heat until liquid reduces by half.
  • Reduce heat to low and whisk in cold butter cubes a small amount at a time.
  • Continue whisking butter until fully emulsified and thickened without overheating.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then strain through a sieve to remove shallots.
  • Trim the fibrous points and tough bases from the asparagus spears.
  • Wrap two bundles of three spears each tightly with three slices of prosciutto per bundle.
  • Fry the bundles in olive oil for 8 to 10 minutes until prosciutto is browned.
  • Stir lemon juice into the sauce and serve drizzled over the bundles.