The theme for this week’s #SundaySupper is Fancy Appetizers, so I knew I had to share one of my all time favorites: Drunken Asparagus with Feta and Prosciutto.
DH came up with this recipe after we saw something similar at a local restaurant. The challenge was a homebrew party where you had to either make something with beer or pair it with beer. This recipe did both, and won 3rd place (as judged by Michigan Beer Blog).
The original recipe was asparagus wrapped in brie and speck. We decided to up the ante by first boiling the asparagus spears in homebrewed amber beer. Then we wrapped it in feta and prosciutto (since I have no idea where to get speck. Costco to the rescue–we went with feta and prosciutto!)
The slightly sweet amber beer was an excellent contrast to the salty feta and prosciutto. It was a big hit, and was the only savory item that placed (first and second were ice cream and cheesecake).
The quantities in the recipe are “ish,” as you can wrap as much or as little prosciutto around the asparagus as you want.
Drunken Asparagus with Feta and Prosciutto
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus spears
- 1 bottle amber beer
- 1 package prosciutto
- 4 oz feta crumbled
Directions
- In a skillet, boil asparagus and amber beer until asparagus is just softened and beer reduces a smidge.
- Let cool, then wrap the asparagus with prosciutto and sprinkle with feta
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Ann Kroeker
This reminds me of a Belgian dish that I’ve eaten (and made) before using Belgian endives. You wrap them with ham and make a cream sauce and then sprinkle cheese on top. It’s amazing. I never thought of substituting asparagus for the endives, but I think this would be delicious! Thank you for linking to Food on Fridays!
Nicole Feliciano
Yum! I’m a huge asparagus fan. Thanks so much for linking on the Momtrends Friday Food swap. Have a great 4th!
Carla
Wow, that’s a twist on the usual. I love asparagus, though I’ve never tried the proscuitto wrapped version. We usually just have it roasted or steamed. Must try, must try!
roz from 'la bella vita'
Thanks for sharing this last week on Fresh Food Friday! It was selected as one of the featured posts today!!! I hope that you can stop, check it out and share another great recipe! Also I’ve now started following you too! See you soon!
hezzid
Love how easy and tasty these look!
Nichole C
I love that the asparagus is boiled in beer – I bet the flavor is extra delish!