A Simple Gourmet Side Dish with Noosa Black Garlic
Fresh, vibrant and full of flavour, this Grilled Asparagus with Prosciutto, Pine Nuts and Parmesan is an elegant side dish that comes together in minutes.
Tender asparagus spears are wrapped in delicate prosciutto, grilled until lightly charred, then finished with toasted pine nuts, shaved Parmesan and a generous drizzle of Noosa Black Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
The result is a beautiful balance of salty, nutty and savoury flavours, with the black garlic oil adding a subtle umami richness that elevates the entire dish.
Perfect as a side for grilled meats, seafood or festive entertaining.
Recipe Details
Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
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2 bunches asparagus spears, trimmed
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12 slices prosciutto
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½ cup shaved Parmesan (or another sharp hard cheese)
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¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
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2–4 tbsp Noosa Black Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Optional seasoning:
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freshly cracked black pepper
Method
1. Preheat the grill
Heat a BBQ or grill pan to medium-high heat.
2. Wrap the asparagus
Wrap each asparagus spear with a slice of prosciutto, spiralling the ham along the length of the spear.
Lightly drizzle the wrapped asparagus with Noosa Black Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
3. Grill the asparagus
Place the asparagus on the hot grill and cook for 3–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred with beautiful grill marks and the asparagus is just tender.
Remove from the grill.
4. Finish the dish
Arrange the grilled asparagus on a serving platter.
Sprinkle over the shaved Parmesan and toasted pine nuts.
Drizzle generously with the remaining Noosa Black Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Serve
Serve immediately while warm.
The saltiness of the prosciutto and Parmesan usually provides enough seasoning, but you can finish with a little freshly cracked black pepper if desired.
Serving Suggestions
This dish pairs beautifully with:
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grilled steak or lamb
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roast chicken
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seafood dishes
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festive holiday meals
It also works perfectly as part of a grazing table or shared platter.
Why Black Garlic Olive Oil Works So Well
Noosa Black Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is infused with slow-aged black garlic, delivering subtle umami depth and aromatic richness.
Drizzled over grilled vegetables, it enhances natural flavours and adds a luxurious finishing touch to simple dishes.