Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto

A friend of mine made this a few months back at a dinner party & we definitely enjoyed it.  I decided to try to recreate it…adding my own little twist (hint: it starts with balsamic & ends with vinegar).

Spring the recipe!

Ingredients
1 bunch Asparagus (18-20 stalks)
10 slices Prosciutto
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 cup Aged Balsamic Vinegar
2 Tbsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper
2 cloves Garlic, crushed

Directions
Wash asparagus, break off ends & place on a plate.  Mix oil, vinegar, garlic & pepper, then pour the mixture over the asparagus – allow to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.  Cut each slice of prosciutto in half, to make 20 pieces total.  Warm a cast iron grill pan for 3-5 minutes over high heat.  Wrap each asparagus stalk with prosciutto & place in the grill pan – only cook 10 stalks at a time.  Turn the heat down to low & rotate the asparagus frequently with tongs, cooking for 6-8 minutes total.

Note:  if you prefer your asparagus to be more fully cooked, consider boiling or steaming for steaming it for 1 minute before marinating.