Pancetta-Wrapped Asparagus with Citronette
- 2 pounds medium asparagus
- 1/2 pound very thinly sliced pancetta
- Finely grated zest and juice of 1 orange
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons chopped thyme
- Tightly wrap each asparagus spear in a slice of pancetta and refrigerate until chilled, about 20 minutes.
- Light a grill or preheat a grill pan.
- In a small bowl, stir the orange zest and juice with the mustard and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the asparagus over moderate heat, turning often, until they are just tender and the pancetta is crisp, about 5 minutes total.
- Transfer the asparagus to a platter and drizzle with the dressing.
- Sprinkle with the thyme and serve.
medium asparagus, very, orange, mustard, extravirgin olive oil, salt, thyme
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pancetta-wrapped-asparagus-citronette (may not work)