PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC DIPPING SAUCE

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC DIPPING SAUCE

18 thin slices of prosciutto

18 Fresh asparagus

18 fresh basil leaves

18 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

SAUCE:

1/3 cup red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1-cup olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1. Place one piece of prosciutto on work surface, with short end parallel to edge. Slice prosciutto in half lengthwise Place 1 basil leaf at the end of prosciutto slice.  Place 1 asparagus on top basil leaf and roll up shrimp in prosciutto. 
2. Put on sheet pan
3. .  .  (Can be made one day in advance.)  Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
4. Prepare water grill. 
5. Combine vinegar, mustard and garlic in blender.  Gradually add oil in thin stream with blender on and blend well.  Transfer to small bowl and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
6. Grill until  asparagus slightly golden3 turning frequently, on grill for about 3 minutes.  Transfer to serving platter and serve hot with sauce.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

Cutting board                      Plastic wrap                     Water grill or gas grill

Blender                                 Small bowl                       Serving platter   

Sharp knife                          Sheet pan