Asparagus Wrapped in Jamón Serrano

An elegant appetizer or party dish.

Ingredients:

1 bunch of fresh asparagus spears

12 long, thin slices of jamón serrano

Juice of 1 lemon

Extra virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper

1 heaping tbsp chopped yellow or orange bell pepper

Preparation:

Steam fresh asparagus or drain wild asparagus. Wrap slices of jamon around a small bunch of asparagus. Chill until cool. Before serving, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe courtesy of Spain GourmeTour magazine.

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