Roasted Asparagus with Prosciutto and Herb Breadcrumbs

24 oz asparagus, ends trimmed
2 T. olive oil
salt and pepper

3oz. Prosciutto di Parma, sliced very thin
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
2 T. Italian parsley, chopped
2 T. basil, chopped
3 T. olive oil
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
3 large lemons, quartered
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Place the lemons on a baking sheet lined with parchment.  Roast for 7-9 minutes or until nice and brown.  Remove from oven and let cool.  Squeeze lemons over a strainer into a medium bowl.  Whisk the olive oil and salt into the lemon juice and set aside.

Place the breadcrumbs, parsley, basil, olive oil and Dijon in a medium mixing bowl and whisk together.  Season with salt and pepper, set aside.

Put the asparagus in a bowl with olive oil to coat, salt and pepper and toss to combine.  Spread in an even layer on separate baking sheets.  Roast until tender, about 5-9 minutes, depending on thickness.

Top the asparagus with Prosiuctto and breadcrumbs.  Drizzle asparagus with vinaigrette and serve.

Serves 6.

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