Grilled Asparagus & Prosciutto with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
A sophisticated BBQ side dish combining grilled asparagus, crispy prosciutto, and tangy lemon Dijon vinaigrette. Perfect accompaniment to grilled steaks or seafood.
Equipment
- Grill preheated to medium heat
- Small bowl for vinaigrette
- Tongs for handling asparagus
- Serving platter for presentation
Ingredients
Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon shallot grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
Asparagus
- 1½ pounds asparagus
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 slices prosciutto very thin
Instructions
- Heat grill to medium direct heat.
- Mix vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl.
- Snap off woody ends of asparagus at natural breaking point.
- Drizzle asparagus with vinaigrette and season with salt.
- Grill asparagus and prosciutto over medium direct heat.
- Cook asparagus 6-8 minutes, flipping once or twice. Cook prosciutto 2-3 minutes until crispy.
- Arrange asparagus on platter, drizzle with remaining vinaigrette, top with crumbled prosciutto.
Notes
For best results, choose asparagus spears of similar thickness. Ensure prosciutto gets crispy enough to crumble for best texture contrast.