Asparagus Wrapped in Serrano Ham

fresh asparagus

cups water

1/4

cup unsalted butter, melted

1/4

cup Progresso™ bread crumbs

slices of Serrano ham, thin

container of Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent rolls (for 8 rolls)

For the sauce

tablespoons mustard

tablespoon lime juice

tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

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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.

For al dente asparagus, don't leave them in boiling water for more than 3 minutes.
Take the container of Pillsbury® crescent dough out of the fridge when you're ready to use it. Otherwise, the dough will get too soft and you'll have a hard time separating the triangles to cut them.

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More About This Recipe

Martha Salas Get-togethers featuring party bites are all the rage. They're a great opportunity to shine and enjoy preparing dishes that everyone will love. I particularly like taking care of my guests and serving them delicious, varied bite-sized treats. Wrapped asparagus, among others, are a great option and easy to prepare. In this time of the year, the spring, where the freshness and warmth of the season reign, I invite you to prepare with me fresh asparagus wrapped in Serrano ham and a soft, spongy dough. Serve them with a mustard-based sauce with lime and curly parsley. Have fun wrapping asparagus—green and white ones—and pay tribute to this marvelous season of the year!