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Roasted Asparagus Prosciutto and Egg

Name: Roasted Asparagus Prosciutto and Egg
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 ounces minced prosciutto; ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar; 1 pinch salt; 4 medium (blank)s eggs; ½ lemon, zested and juiced; ground black pepper

Rating: 4.86 stars

37 Ratings
27 Reviews
17 Photos

Yes, cooking prosciutto does make dishes salty, but the taste of this dish is actually quite mild and pleasant to my palate.

By Chef John

Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

25 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place asparagus in a baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil.

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Step 2

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.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

Drizzle asparagus with lemon juice. Transfer asparagus to plates, top with poached egg and pinch of lemon zest. Season with black pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

199.1 calories; protein 10.8g 22% DV; carbohydrates 5.1g 2% DV; fat 15.7g 24% DV; cholesterol 175.3mg 58% DV; sodium 446.3mg 18% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (27)

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Baking Nana

06/18/2012

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. Read More

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37 Ratings

5 star values: 33
4 star values: 3
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Baking Nana

06/18/2012

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Tootsie

10/06/2013

Just finished this dish and loved it. Minor changes - used bacon since that's all I had on hand and didn't use any oil just a little bacon fat w/the bacon pieces and salt and pepper on the asparagus. As someone else mentioned - great low carb dish and healthy (if you don't use too much bacon;). Next time I might try some grated Parmesan on top. Read More

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Valerie

03/24/2013

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! Read More

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Valorie

03/20/2014

This was incredible! Hubs made it as one of the 2 meals he cooks every week. I was amazed at how filling a few shoots of asparagus and an egg was. And the lemon zest pushed it right over the top. He made it exactly as written and we will eat this often. Chef John rules! Again! Read More

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melissam0114

11/11/2012

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. Read More

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jewelyking

03/16/2014

I could eat this any time of day breakfast lunch or dinner. Made it twice in the past week; so good especially with all the fresh spring asparagus around. It's just so simple and elegant. I've had asparagus with proscuitto and asparagus with lemon and asparagus with egg (not poached) but never all together. Very creative and easy recipe that turns my favorite vegetable into a substantial and delicious meal. Thanks again Chef John another great recipe. I'm becoming a huge fan! Read More

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PalmettoGal

05/07/2013

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

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19840322

03/19/2013

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:) Read More

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Lisa

06/07/2013

Amazing combination of flavors. Wonderful for our low carb diet! Read More

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Nutritional Information

Roasted Asparagus Prosciutto and Egg

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 199.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 22 %

carbohydrates: 2 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 10 %

sugars:

fat: 24 %

saturated fat: 21 %

cholesterol: 58 %

vitamin a iu: 22 %

niacin equivalents: 22 %

vitamin b6: 10 %

vitamin c: 11 %

folate: 19 %

calcium: 5 %

iron: 19 %

magnesium: 8 %

potassium: 8 %

sodium: 18 %

thiamin: 18 %

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*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.

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Baking Nana

06/18/2012

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Tootsie

10/06/2013

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Valerie

03/24/2013

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!

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Valorie