Asparagus en Carozza
Date Added: Oct 6, 2010 Italian Appetizers

Description
en Carozza or in a Carriage. Asparagus rolled in prosciutto and fresh mozzarella then breaded and fried and served with a white wine cream sauce. This decadent dish would be perfect for an appetizer or a main meal.
Ingredients
- 4 Each Asparagus, cleaned, ends trimmed
- 2 Each Prosciutto Slices
- 2 Each Fresh Mozzarella Slices
- 1/2 Cup(s) Flour (for dredging)
- 1/2 Cup(s) Egg Wash
- 1 Cup(s) Panko Breadcrumbs, Italian seasoned
- 2 Cup(s) Neutral Oil (for frying)
- As Needed Basil Oil or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- To Taste Salt and Peper
Directions
- Place 1 slice of prosciutto on a flat surface then a slice of mozzarella
- Top with asparagus and roll until tight
- Dredge in flour then dip in egg wash and roll in bread crumbs
- Repeat for each roll
- Place in freezer for 30 minutes
- Fry rolls in a deep dryer at 350 degrees for 2 1/2 minutes or until they float to the top
- Remove from fryer and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil
- To plate, cover plate evenly with White Wine Cream Sauce
- Cut each asparagus roll in half then place vertically, middle side facing down on the center of the plate.
- Drizzle with basil oil or olive oil
- 1 Tea Spoon(s) Butter
- 1/2 Cup(s) Heavy Cream
- 1 Tea Spoon(s) Capers, drained and rinsed
- 2 Table Spoon(s) White Wine
- To Taste Salt & pepper
- Melt butter in a saute pan.
- When butter is foaming add heavy cream and stir.
- When cream starts to bubble, add capers.
- Stir and let reduce.
- Add white wine, mix and let simmer.
White Wine Cream Sauce
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