Roasted Asparagus with Prosciutto & Poached Egg

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READY IN 40 mins

Roasted Asparagus Prosciutto and Egg

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"Yes, cooking prosciutto does make dishes salty, but the taste of this dish is actually quite mild and pleasant to my palette." — Chef John

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place asparagus in a baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add prosciutto; cook, stirring, until golden and rendered, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle prosciutto and oil over asparagus. Season with black pepper and toss to coat. Roast in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Toss and return to oven until firm yet tender to the bite, 5 minutes.
Fill a large saucepan with 2 to 3 inches of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, pour in vinegar and pinch of salt. Crack an egg into a bowl then gently slip the egg into the water. Repeat with remaining eggs. Poach eggs until whites are firm and yolks have thickened but are not hard, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove eggs from water with a slotted spoon, dab on a kitchen towel to remove excess water, then transfer to a warm plate.
Drizzle asparagus with lemon juice. Transfer asparagus to plates, top with poached egg and pinch of lemon zest. Season with black pepper and serve.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 25 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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Jun 18, 2012

What an excellent breakfast this made! I toasted a slice of baguette in the pan that I cooked the Prosciutto in which was a great addition. My asparagus wasn't very thick so it only took about 10 total to roast. Thanks for another great recipe, Chef John.

—Baking Nana

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Nov 11, 2012

What an underrated recipe! This was the best asparagus recipe I have ever had the pleasure of making and eating. The egg part was a bit tricky to make but on the second try it came out perfect, just be patient with that part if its your first time cooking your egg in such a way. Watch the video its very helpful.

—melissam0114

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8 Ratings

May 07, 2013

This was really very good! Invited my daughter and grandkids over for breakfast, everyone loved it. Thanks!

—PalmettoGal

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Mar 24, 2013

I had this for dinner tonight with a baguette. It's great for one person but also easy enough to make for a group. Don't skip the lemon zest at the end!

—Valerie

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Mar 19, 2013

I used just normal supermarket ham and it was still great!..Thanks for a great recipe. Since I made it for lunch, I ate it with Sirloin steak :)

—19840322

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Nutrition

Calories
199 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
5.1 g
2%

Cholesterol
198 mg
66%

Fat
15.7 g
24%

Fiber
2.5 g
10%

Protein
10.8 g
22%

Sodium
503 mg
20%

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

Nutritional Information

Roasted Asparagus Prosciutto and Egg

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 199
Calories from Fat: 142

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.7g 24 %
Saturated Fat 4.1g 20 %
Cholesterol 198mg 66 %
Sodium 503mg 20 %
** Potassium 294mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 5.1g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10 %
Protein 10.8g 22 %
** Sugars 2.4g
** Vitamin A 21 %
** Vitamin C 11 %
** Calcium 7 %
** Iron 35 %
** Thiamin 18 %
** Niacin 22 %
** Vitamin B6 10 %
** Magnesium 8 %
** Folate 41 %

* 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.