Asparagus Wrapped in Serrano Ham

Steps

• 1

  Preheat oven to 350°F. Cover a baking tray with wax paper.
• 2

  Wash the asparagus in fresh water and carefully cut 1/2 inch from the bottom.
• 3

  Put the water in a large pot over medium high heat and bring it to a boil. Cook the asparagus for three minutes. Drain them and immediately put them in a container with water and ice, so they cool off and remain firm.
• 4

  Cut the Serrano ham slices in half, lengthwise.
• 5

  With a pastry brush, cover the asparagus with butter, roll them in bread crumbs and wrap them in Serrano ham, without covering the tips.
• 6

  Open the container of Pillsbury® crescent dough following the instructions. Cut each dough triangle into two pieces. Carefully wrap each asparagus with the dough, covering the Serrano ham.
• 7

  Arrange the asparagus uniformly, two inches apart from each other.
• 8

  Use a pastry brush to paint them with butter. Bake them for 12 minutes or until they’re slightly golden.
• 9

  While the asparagus bake, prepare the sauce. In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients. Set aside.
• 10

  When the asparagus are ready, remove them from the oven, place on a serving tray and decorate with the sauce.