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Scampi Con Prosciutto
 
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 Minutes
Ready In: 66 Minutes
Servings: 4
Prosciutto Wrapped Scampi. Preparation time includes 1 hour marinade.
Ingredients:
12 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled deveined
3 slices prosciutto, each slice cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise in half
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons italian parsley, minced
4 lemon wedges
Directions:
1. Combine shrimp, wine, olive oil, garlic and crushed pepper in bowl; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
2. Preheat broiler. Drain shrimp, reserving marinade.
3. Wrap 1 prosciutto strip around each shrimp. Arrange 3 shrimp in each of 4 shallow broilerproof dishes, tucking ends of prosciutto strips under shrimp. Drizzle 1 tablespoon marinade over shrimp in each dish.
4. Broil shrimp about 6 inches from heat source until prosciutto begins to crisp and shrimp are cooked through; watch closely to avoid burning, about 6 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
By RecipeOfHealth.com