Name: Speck-Wrapped Asparagus with Poached Eggs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 asparagus spears; 6 slices of speck (shop here); 2–4 eggs; Olive oil (shop here); Vinegar, salt, pepper

Speck-Wrapped Asparagus with Poached Eggs

Affetto Italiano

Servings

2

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Cuisine

Italian

Category

Lunch

Speck-Wrapped Asparagus with Poached Eggs, known in Italy as Asparagi Avvolti nello Speck e Uova in Camicia, is an elegant and seasonal dish that highlights simple, high-quality ingredients. Fresh asparagus spears are wrapped in savoury speck and gently cooked until tender, then topped with a perfectly poached egg that adds richness and balance. Ideal for brunch, a light lunch or a refined starter, this authentic Italian recipe celebrates spring flavours with effortless sophistication.

Ingredients

12 asparagus spears
6 slices of speck (shop here)
2–4 eggs
Olive oil (shop here)
Vinegar, salt, pepper

Directions

Wrap 2 asparagus spears in 1 slice of speck. Pan-sear or bake until just cooked.
Bring water with vinegar to a simmer. Crack eggs into cups and gently poach (3–4 minutes).
Plate the asparagus bundles, top with a poached egg, and season.
and season.

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