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Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
Ready In: 26 Minutes
Servings: 4
An elegant appetizer fit for any dinner party! From Southern Living. Be careful not to marinate the shrimp too long. It makes them tough.
Ingredients:
16 large shrimp
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup vermouth
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
6 garlic cloves, minced
16 prosciutto, slices cut into 8x1-inch strips
Directions:
1. Peel and devein shrimp.
2. Combine oil, vermouth, oregano, pepper, and garlic in a large zip-top bag.
3. Add the shrimp, seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Turn once.
4. Soak 8 (6-inch) wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minute.
5. Remove shrimp from marinade, and discard the marinade.
6. Wrap each shrimp with one of the prosciutto srips.
7. Thread 2 shrimp onto each skewer.
8. Place skewers on a lightly greased rack of a broiler pan.
9. Broil 5 1/2 inches from the heat for 7-9 min, or until shrimp turn pink, turning once.
By RecipeOfHealth.com