Prosciutto-Wrapped Grilled Asparagus

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 

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°.
2. 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.
3. Heat a gas or charcoal grill over medium heat.
4. 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.
5. Remove the asparagus from the grill, and toss with the lemon zest, lemon juice and basil.
6. Wrap each grilled asparagus spear with a slice of prosciutto, and place on a platter.
7. Top with a sprinkling of the toasted breadcrumbs, and serve.