Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

Spring doesn't just show up—it takes over. Trees stretch with fresh leaves, lawns return to life, and the outdoors feels like an open invitation. It's the season where backyard cooking isn't just a meal—it's a ritual. Few dishes capture that shift better than Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus. It's simple but never boring. Quick, but full of flavor. Each bundle crisps over the grates, with the prosciutto tightening around tender stalks to create that perfect salty-sweet balance.

This recipe is made for the moment—fast enough for weeknights and elegant for weekend gatherings. No marinades. No long prep. Just fresh asparagus and paper-thin prosciutto grilled to smoky perfection. The result is a dish that plays well with steaks, lamb, and seafood or stands strong as a starter.

As the season warms up, your grill becomes the center of everything—dinners outside, springtime parties, easy Sunday afternoons. And with this recipe, you won't be stuck inside while everyone else is soaking up the sun. Toss them on just before guests arrive, or pair them with a spring roast for a dinner that tastes like it was planned for weeks. Either way, this kind of cooking feels right—fresh, flavorful, and proudly made for life outdoors.

Serves 4

Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Ingredients

• 1 pound of asparagus
• 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto - cut in half lengthwise
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Optional reduced or aged balsamic vinegar for drizzling

Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Directions

1. Preheat the grill over medium until the temperature is a steady 300ºF – 350ºF. Or you can preheat the oven to 400ºF.
2. While the grill preheats, snap the tough ends off the asparagus.
3. Wrap the asparagus spears with the strips of prosciutto. If the asparagus is thin, around 1/4″, group together three at a time to wrap with one strip of prosciutto.
4. Once you've wrapped all the asparagus with prosciutto strips, brush them with olive oil.
5. Then, lay them crosswise to the grill slats and lower the heat to medium-low. It's important to keep the temperature between that 300ºF- 350ºF range so that you don't have any flare-ups.
6. You can also place them on a stainless steel griddle or parchment-lined baking sheet and roast them for 8-12 minutes or until just tender. The timing will depend on the thickness of the asparagus spears.
7. If grilling, cook the asparagus for 6-8 minutes or until just tender. As the asparagus cooks, turn it 2-3 times to grill all the sides.
8. Serve immediately with your choice of main dish. This dish is also great at room temperature and can be packed for a picnic as well.
9. Drizzle with the optional reduced or aged balsamic vinegar for a super tasty variation.

Taken from getinspiredeveryday.com  https://getinspiredeveryday.com/food/grilled-prosciutto-wrapped-asparagus/