ASPARAGUS, HAM, AND LEMON

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This simple dish is fast to make and perfect for spring.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto ham, or any ham, roughly chopped or torn
1 pound fresh asparagus
¼ cup water
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 juice of 1/2 a lemon

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in prosciutto and cook until crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Place asparagus in the skillet, and toss gently until coated with oil.
  • Pour in water and cover with lid; cook for 1 minute.
  • Remove lid, stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute with lid on.
  • Remove lid and cook uncovered until the spears are still crisp but tender, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Squeeze lemon juice over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 278.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

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