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Prosciutto-Wrapped Grilled Asparagus

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Yield: 4-6 appetizer servings

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Active Time: 25 minutes
Start to Finish: 25 minutes

For this recipe you’ll need:

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
12 asparagus spears, tough ends removed
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 teaspooon lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon basil, chiffonade
12 thin slices prosciutto

Preheat the oven to 350°.
In a small bowl toss together the breadcrumbs and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spread out on a parchment-lined sheet tray, and bake until lighlty browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Heat a gas or charcoal grill over medium heat.
Toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill until crisp yet tender, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes total.
Remove the asparagus from the grill, and toss with the lemon zest, lemon juice and basil.
Wrap each grilled asparagus spear with a slice of prosciutto, and place on a platter.
Top with a sprinkling of the toasted breadcrumbs, and serve.