Savory Pancetta Wrapped Asparagus recipe
Savor tender asparagus wrapped in crispy pancetta, bathed in a velvety lemon butter sauce with a hint of spice. A delightful appetizer or side dish bursting with flavor!
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Calories: 320kcal
Servings: 5 people
Equipment
- Baking tray
- Measuring tools
Ingredients
- Fresh asparagus – 2 pounds 900 grams
- Herbs de Provence – 2 teaspoons 4 grams
- Kosher salt – 1 teaspoon 6 grams
- Pancetta slices – 5–6 slices 150 grams
- Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
- Warm water – 1 tablespoon
- Egg yolks – 2 large 36 grams
- Clarified butter – 1/2 cup
- Hot sauce – a few dashes
- Creole seasoning – a pinch
- Cayenne pepper – a pinch
- Salt – to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil – 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Trim asparagus ends.
- Wrap pancetta slices around bundles of asparagus.
- Place on baking tray and drizzle olive oil.
- Sprinkle herbs, salt, and seasoning.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until pancetta is crisp.
- Prepare sauce by whisking egg yolks, butter, lemon juice, and seasoning.
- Serve asparagus warm with sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 680mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g