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A white plate with the jamon at the bottom, asparagus on top, over which are the fried eggs.

Spanish Asparagus With Jamon A La Navarra

Espárragos con Jamón is a fantastic example of how a few high-quality ingredients can create a truly memorable dish. Whether served as a tapa, a light meal, or a side dish, this Spanish classic is sure to impress!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Tapas
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 100 gr jamon
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 4 eggs
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions
 

  • Boil the asparagus for 30 minutes until tender. Set aside.
  • In a big enough pan heat up a dollop of olive oil.
  • Add the chopped garlic and the chopped jamon, and sear for a few minutes.
  • Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  • Add the asparagus to the pan, with a couple of tablespoons of the water it boiled in.
  • Crack the eggs on top and cover the pan.
  • Cook until the eggs are done to your liking.
  • Serve directly from the pan, in the middle of the table.