Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Tarragon Aioli
Sauvignon Blanc is perfect for hard-to-pair vegetables like asparagus. Add some herbs and lemon and this pairing really begins to sing. Our Semillon is also a nice match here.
Ingredients:
16 asparagus spears
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp chopped fresh tarragon
1 clove garlic, pressed through a garlic press or minced
6 thin slices of prosciutto, cut crosswise in thirds
16 chives, 5 to 6 inches long
Directions:
Step 1: Snap off the tough stem ends of the asparagus. In a large saucepan of boiling, well-salted water, cook the asparagus until crisp-tender, 2 to 4 minutes, depending on thickness of the asparagus. Drain, then rinse under cold water until cool. Transfer the asparagus to a paper towel-lined platter or plate and pat the spears dry.
Step 2: In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, tarragon and garlic. Set aside.
Step 3: Wrap a piece of prosciutto around each asparagus spear. Tie chives around the prosciutto. (You can prepare up to 4 hours in advance and store in fridge.)
Step 4: Arrange the asparagus on a platter or individual plates. Serve with tarragon aioli on the side for dipping, or spoon some under the spears before serving.
