Title: Asparagi Fritti Al Prosciutto
Categories: Vegetable Italian
Yield: 4 Servings

16		Fat asparagus spears washed and trimmed (See NOTE)
1	ts	Salt
6	tb	Butter
2		Eggs; beaten together
		Flour; for dredging
16	sm	Slices prosciutto
1	tb	Cooking oil

COOK ASPARAGUS IN BOILING salted water until barely tender, about 10 minutes. Drain in a colander, spray with cold water, and pat dry. Lay asparagus out on a platter. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter and drizzle it over asparagus spears. Put beaten eggs on one plate and flour for dredging on another. Heat remaining butter and oil in a skillet. Wrap each asparagus spear in a slice of prosciutto. Roll them in flour (brush off excess), dip in egg, and saute them until golden, about 2 minutes to a side. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

NOTE: If there are no fat asparagus, use twice as many skinny ones; cook a few minutes less and roll 2 spears in each slice of prosciutto.

TOM MARESCA AND DIANE DARROW - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK

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