Esparragos con jamón | Green asparagus with Spanish ham

jamón serrano

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: prosciutto

Turkey ham reduces calories while maintaining a similar flavor profile.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Discard the bottom of the asparagus stalks, cutting 2-3 centimeters from the bottom or snapping them with your hands.

Peel the bottom of the asparagus stalks (optional).

Peel and finely chop the garlic.

Thinly slice the serrano ham by stacking the slices and rolling them.

Place a medium-sized pot with cold water and a little salt on the stove and bring it to a boil.

Blanch the asparagus in boiling water for about 2 minutes, adjusting time based on thickness to keep them al dente.

In a separate frying pan over medium heat, pour in extra virgin olive oil and add the finely chopped garlic, frying for about 30 seconds.

Add the sliced serrano ham to the frying pan and cook for a couple of minutes while the asparagus cooks.

Drain the asparagus from the water and add them straight into the frying pan with the ham and garlic.

Saute the asparagus in the pan for 2-3 times to absorb the flavors from the oil and ham.

Season the mixture with a little salt and black pepper, tossing it together.

Pour a shot of white wine into the pan to deglaze and burn off the alcohol, reducing it until only oil remains in the pan.

Plate the asparagus with plenty of ham and drizzle with more extra virgin olive oil.

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