Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Broiled Tomatoes and Egg Over-Easy

If you are looking for a different first course or even a new breakfast to try – this recipe doubles as both!  You could easily lighten it up for a first course with maybe only one or two asparagus or serve it for breakfast with two eggs, orange juice and steaming cup of coffee.  The saltiness of the prosciutto with the creaminess of the egg and the light, freshness of the tomato and asparagus make this a delectable combination.  I sprinkled with red pepper flakes to give it a little bit more pizzazz, but feel free to do without.

Get some fresh asparagus…

Cut off the tough, white ends…

Take some prosciutto…

Wrap as many asparagus as you want…

Cut up tomato into thick slices

Place asparagus on cookie sheet

Broil asparagus on high for approx. 5 minutes.  Then add tomatoes onto same cookie sheet or, drop down the asparagus to a lower rack and place tomatoes on their own cookie sheet on the top.  Let broil for about 3 additional minutes, or until tomatoes have begun to shrivel up nicely and the prosciutto is sizzling. At about the same time you put the tomatoes in, heat a skillet and cook as many eggs as desired, over easy.

Serve hot and enjoy!

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Broiled Tomatoes and Egg Over-Easy

 

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Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

15 mins

Total time

35 mins

 

Author: Erin - The Wooden Skillet

Ingredients

• (for 2 servings)
• 2 eggs
• ghee, butter or olive oil to cook eggs in
• 6 asparagus stalks
• 6 slices prosciutto
• 1 large tomato or 2 small tomatoes (enough for 4 thick slices)
• Salt and red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions

1. Rinse asparagus and cut off tough, white bottoms
2. Take prosciutto slices and individually wrap each asparagus stalk; place on cookie sheet
3. Cut 4 thick slices of tomato; place on separate cookie sheet
4. Have two eggs ready by skillet
5. Broil prosciutto-wrapped asparagus for approx. 4 minutes on high
6. Bring skillet to med-high heat
7. Bring prosciutto-wrapped asparagus down to the next oven rack and place tomatoes on top to broil
8. After about 2 minutes, add ghee or olive oil to skillet and crack your eggs into your skillet - depending upon how runny you like your eggs you can decide to cover your eggs or not. Covering will keep the heat in which will help cook the top of your egg more efficiently.
9. Remove tomatoes and asparagus after another 2 minutes or as soon as tomatoes are starting to shrivel up.
10. Plate prosciutto-wrapped asparagus and tomatoes immediately and top with your egg.
11. Sprinkle with salt and red pepper flakes; to taste.
12. Serve and enjoy.

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