Grilled Asparagus and Prosciutto Wraps with Pineapple
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 ounces chorizo, julienned (1/2 cup)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt
- 32 medium asparagus spears (1 1/2 pounds)
- Eight 1/4-inch-thick slices of pineapple
- 8 thin slices of prosciutto (2 ounces)
- Light a grill.
- In a small skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add the chorizo and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 8 minutes.
- With a slotted spoon, transfer the chorizo to a plate.
- Pour the leftover oil into a small bowl, whisk in the vinegar and season with salt.
- Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Grill over moderately high heat, turning often, until lightly charred and just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the asparagus to a plate.
- Grill the pineapple slices on one side, about 30 seconds.
- Cut the pineapple slices into half-moons and remove the core; transfer to the plate with the asparagus.
- On a work surface, place 4 asparagus spears in the center of each prosciutto slice and roll into a bundle.
- Arrange 2 pieces of pineapple on each plate and top with the asparagus bundles.
- Spoon some of the dressing over the top, sprinkle with the chorizo and serve.
extravirgin olive oil, chorizo, red wine vinegar, salt, pineapple, thin
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/grilled-asparagus-and-prosciutto-wraps-with-pineapple (may not work)