How to wrap freshly cooked white asparagus in ham slices in a very straightforward yet tasty manner. Asparagus spears and ham slices are equal in quantity. New potatoes are typically paired with this dish.
| Prep Time: | 15 mins |
| Cook Time: | 20 mins |
| Total Time: | 35 mins |
| Servings: | 4 |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ pounds white asparagus
- salt to taste
- ¼ cup butter, divided
- 1 pinch white sugar
- 7 ounces sliced ham
Instructions
- Peel asparagus spears from top to bottom with a vegetable peeler, starting below the tips. Cut off woody ends with a knife.
- Place asparagus spears in a large, wide saucepan and pour in enough lightly salted water to just cover. Bring water to a boil; add 1 tablespoon butter and sugar. Reduce heat; simmer until spears are tender and easily pierced with a knife, 15 to 25 minutes. Drain well.
- Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small pot over low heat.
- Wrap each asparagus spear with a slice of ham. Arrange on a serving plate; drizzle melted butter on top.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 274 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g |
| Cholesterol | 58 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Saturated Fat | 11 g |
| Sodium | 755 mg |
| Sugars | 5 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
This is quite simple and good. Next time I’ll leave off the butter.