Prosciutto Almond Asparagus

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 ounces very thinly sliced prosciutto,
       sliced 1/3 inch wide
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds
  • 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. Grated orange peel
  • 2 pounds trimmed asparagus
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 twist of orange peel
 

In a 10-12 inch fry pan over medium heat, stir prosciutto and oil till meat is browned, about 4 minutes. With a slotted utensil, lift prosciutto onto paper towels.

Add almonds to pan. Stir till golden, 2-3 minutes. Lift nuts from pan onto paper towels, and set aside. Discard oil in pan.

Stir juice, vinegar, cornstarch, and grated orange peel till smooth. Pour into pan and stir over high heat till bubbling, about 1 minute. Pour into small bowl.

Rinse pan and place asparagus and ½ cup of water in pan. Cover tightly and cook over med-high heat till crisp-tender about 3-5 minutes depending on thickness and freshness of stalks.

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