Grilled Asparagus and Pancetta. What’s more fun than welcoming guests for an early summer dinner with these pretty Grilled Asparagus and Pancetta. It gives a little crisp, very promising before arriving at the sweetness of the asparagus. Of all the Asparagus types, green asparagus has the most pronounced flavour.
First, here is the list of the different ingredients you will need to make the Grilled Asparagus and Pancetta that serves 6 to 8
- 24 Green Asparagus
- 24 thin slices of peasant bacon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 piece of Parmesan cheese
- optional salt flower
Now, here are the few steps you will need to follow to make the Grilled Asparagus and Pancetta with a preparation of 15 minutes and a cooking time of 15 minutes
With a sharp knife, Cut the hard ends from the spears. Use a vegetable peeler to make Parmesan shavings.
Pre-cook the asparagus in boiling water for about 10 minutes depending on the size of the asparagus. Once cooled, wrap each asparagus, well dried, from the end with the Pancetta and place the Asparagus in a baking dish.
Sprinkle the Asparagus tips with olive oil. At the arrival of your guests, place the baking dish under the grill. Leave the asparagus for 5 minutes in the preheated oven at 180 °C or 375°F or until the Pancetta sizzles.
Sprinkle the asparagus with parmesan shavings and a little salt flower if you like. Serve immediately with small paper towels.
P.S.
These succulent stems are delicious served with Parmesan cheese like here but also with melted butter, Hollandaise sauce, prosciutto, pine nuts and eggs or even sun-dried tomatoes.
