Golden Asparagus & Prosciutto Bundles

Directions

Fill a large, high sided skillet with salted water and bring to a boil.

Add the asparagus and cook until barely tender, about 10 minutes.

Drain in a colander, refresh under cold water and drain again.

Pat dry and spread on a platter.

In a small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoon of the butter.

Drizzle it over the asparagus.

Wrap 1 piece of prosciutto around the middle of 1 thick or 2 thin asparagus stalks.

Place the flour on a plate.

Beat the eggs in a wide shallow bowl.

Roll one of the asparagus bundles in the flour, then dip in the egg and return to the platter.

Repeat with the remaining bundles.

In a large skillet, heat the remaining 3 tablespoon butter and the oil over moderate heat.

Working in batches, add the asparagus bundles and fry, turning once, until golden, about 4 minutes.

Drain on paper towels; serve at once.