Fried Asparagus With Parma Ham And Arugula - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lbs white asparagus, trimmed (can substitute green asparagus)
2 tbsp pine nuts
3 tbsp oil
4-5 tbsp light balsamic vinegar
None Pinch sugar
1-2 tbsp butter
2 bunches arugula, washed
7 oz cherry tomatoes, quartered
8-12 slices Parma ham

Preparation

Cook the asparagus in boiling, salted water for about 8 mins or until slightly tender, then drain on paper towels. Toast the pine nuts in a dry frying pan until golden. For the vinaigrette, whisk together the oil and balsamic vinegar, then add sugar and season to taste.
Heat the butter in a frying pan and fry the asparagus spears in batches until golden, turning regularly. Season to taste. Toss the vinaigrette with the pine nuts, arugula and tomatoes. Arrange the asparagus and ham on serving plates with the salad.