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Asparagus with Ham and Lemon

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READY IN 15 mins

Asparagus, Ham, and Lemon

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"This simple dish is fast to make and perfect for spring." — Chef John

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2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto ham, or any ham, roughly chopped or torn
1 pound fresh asparagus
1/4 cup water

1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 juice of 1/2 a lemon

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Directions

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in prosciutto and cook until crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
Place asparagus in the skillet, and toss gently until coated with oil.
Pour in water and cover with lid; cook for 1 minute.
Remove lid, stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute with lid on.
Remove lid and cook uncovered until the spears are still crisp but tender, about 2-3 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Squeeze lemon juice over the top.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 15 mins

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This is one of the best asparagus recipes I have ever used, and I LOVE asparagus. The only change I made was to add garlic into the oil with the prosciutto, and then again with the asparagus. I also used some leftover chicken stock I had around instead of the water. YUM

—nurse cooksalot

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Mar 15, 2012

Delicious! The best asparagus I've ever had.

—leeremick

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9 Ratings

Apr 05, 2013

Asparagus flavor lost in too much oil.

—Glenn

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Jan 17, 2013

I loved the flavor the lemon gave it at the end. The ham didn't really seem necessary. Asparagus has such a strong wonderful flavor on its own without the ham or prosciutto. Will definitely make again, just without any ham or prosciutto. Maybe ill try sliced almonds in its place.

—whatscookin

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Jan 04, 2013

So easy to cook and delicious! Ham, asparagus and lemon plus garlic... It's just perfect combination! You do not need to change a thing about this recipe. Guaranteed.

—mix_xim

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Nutrition

Calories
141 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
7.6 g
2%

Cholesterol
12 mg
4%

Fat
11.5 g
18%

Fiber
3.7 g
15%

Protein
5.6 g
11%

Sodium
375 mg
15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Asparagus, Ham, and Lemon

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 141
Calories from Fat: 103

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.5g 18 %
Saturated Fat 2.7g 14 %
Cholesterol 12mg 4 %
Sodium 375mg 15 %
** Potassium 273mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 7.6g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 3.7g 15 %
Protein 5.6g 11 %
** Sugars 2.1g
Vitamin A 17 %
Vitamin C 47 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 28 %
** Thiamin 17 %
** Niacin 13 %
** Vitamin B6 9 %
** Magnesium 7 %
** Folate 34 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.