Cold Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1 (3 ounce) package prosciutto
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Bring a large pan of boiling water to a rolling boil and fill a bowl with ice and cold water.

2. Add the trimmed asparagus to the boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bright green and just tender.

3. Use tongs to transfer the asparagus to the ice water for 2 minutes to stop the cooking, then drain well and pat dry.

4. Cut the prosciutto into thin strips, or tear it into pieces, and set aside.

5. In a small bowl, stir together the lemon juice and lemon zest.

6. Arrange the asparagus on a serving platter and drizzle the lemon juice and zest mixture over it.

7. Scatter the prosciutto over the asparagus.

8. Chill for 15 minutes before serving cold.