Asparagus, Ham, and Lemon

Asparagus, Ham, and Lemon
  • 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


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

04/02/2018
Asparagus, Ham, and Lemon, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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