Prawns, Wrapped in Prosciutto

2013-11-13

Cuisine: American
Course: Appetizers and Snacks
Skill Level: Moderate

Servings : 7
Prep Time : 30m
Cook Time : 4m
Ready In : 60m

These marinated Jumbo Prawns, Wrapped in Prosciutto with a rosemary sprig and a sliver of mango proved to be a deadly combination during the Seven Deadly Sins Dinner Party. The recipe was adapted from one that used bacon. Although shrimp and bacon have a natural affinity for each other, they need different cooking times. By using prosciutto instead of bacon, which is thinner, that problem is eliminated.

Ingredients

14 jumbo shrimp (headless, tail on)
¼ cup olive oil
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. lemon zest
1 clove minced garlic
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
14 pieces prosciutto
7 rosemary spears
7 slices of mango

Method

Step 1

Rinse shrimp and pat dry and transfer to bowl.

Step 2

Marinade; Combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, pepper and rosemary. Shake and pour over shrimp. Let sit for at least an hour, preferably overnight.

Step 3

Drain shrimp, wrap each in a piece of prosciutto. Secure each with a toothpick. Grill for 4 minutes on each side, turning once. Serve with rosemary spear and mango slice.