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Asparagus Wrapped in Serrano Ham

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Ingredients 9
  • Servings 6
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Martha Salas Get-togethers featuring party bites are all the rage. They're a great opportunity to shine and enjoy preparing dishes that everyone will love. I particularly like taking care of my guests and serving them delicious, varied bite-sized treats. Wrapped asparagus, among others, are a great option and easy to prepare. In this time of the year, the spring, where the freshness and warmth of the season reign, I invite you to prepare with me fresh asparagus wrapped in Serrano ham and a soft, spongy dough. Serve them with a mustard-based sauce with lime and curly parsley. Have fun wrapping asparagus—green and white ones—and pay tribute to this marvelous season of the year!
by Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated Apr 20, 2021
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Ingredients

  • 12 fresh asparagus
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup Progresso™ bread crumbs
  • 6 slices of Serrano ham, thin
  • 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)

For the sauce

  • 3 tablespoons mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

Directions

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    1
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Cover a baking tray with wax paper.
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    2
    Wash the asparagus in fresh water and carefully cut 1/2 inch from the bottom.
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    3
    Put the water in a large pot over medium high heat and bring it to a boil. Cook the asparagus for three minutes. Drain them and immediately put them in a container with water and ice, so they cool off and remain firm.
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    4
    Cut the Serrano ham slices in half, lengthwise.
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    5
    With a pastry brush, cover the asparagus with butter, roll them in bread crumbs and wrap them in Serrano ham, without covering the tips.
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    6
    Open the container of Pillsbury® crescent dough following the instructions. Cut each dough triangle into two pieces. Carefully wrap each asparagus with the dough, covering the Serrano ham.
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    7
    Arrange the asparagus uniformly, two inches apart from each other.
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    8
    Use a pastry brush to paint them with butter. Bake them for 12 minutes or until they’re slightly golden.
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    9
    While the asparagus bake, prepare the sauce. In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients. Set aside.
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    10
    When the asparagus are ready, remove them from the oven, place on a serving tray and decorate with the sauce.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    You can use white and green asparagus.
  • tip 2
    For al dente asparagus, don't leave them in boiling water for more than 3 minutes.
  • tip 3
    Take the container of Pillsbury™ crescent dough out of the fridge when you're ready to use it. Otherwise, the dough will get too soft and you'll have a hard time separating the triangles to cut them.

Nutrition Information

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More About This Recipe

  • Martha Salas Get-togethers featuring party bites are all the rage. They're a great opportunity to shine and enjoy preparing dishes that everyone will love. I particularly like taking care of my guests and serving them delicious, varied bite-sized treats. Wrapped asparagus, among others, are a great option and easy to prepare. In this time of the year, the spring, where the freshness and warmth of the season reign, I invite you to prepare with me fresh asparagus wrapped in Serrano ham and a soft, spongy dough. Serve them with a mustard-based sauce with lime and curly parsley. Have fun wrapping asparagus—green and white ones—and pay tribute to this marvelous season of the year!
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