Yes, another "I'm still in New York" re-run, but as soon as I'm done with this post I'm going to finish editing a very nice Key Lime Pie recipe that my Mom made today. It's an old family tradition, 2 days before any major shoulder surgery the patient makes pie for good luck. This pie will go perfectly with the Prawn recipe below. This was originally posted here way back in February, so keep in mind none of the new A/V equipment was around then. It's really easy, and can be done on the stove top or on a grill. Enjoy!
One of my favorite summer time food moments is that first perfectly sweet, ripe and juicy melon, wrapped with a thin slice of Prosciutto. This recipe is inspired by that same combination, only this time the cold sweet melon is being replaced by hot sweet prawns.
I’ve seen this dish on many menus, but the prawns are usually wrapped with Pancetta (Italian bacon). I find that Prosciutto works so much better since it cooks, and crisps up faster, and allows for us to not over cook the prawn. The Pancetta is usually thicker and fattier and by the time it’s cooked through the prawns are overcooked, and have suffered severe “shrinkage.”
Please note in the clip I don’t salt the prawns before wrapping. When we pan sear the skewered prawns, the salty Prosciutto is all the seasoning we need. Also, watch for a trick I’ve used several times before, using a smoked paprika to give the final product a “char-grilled” character.
As far as seasoning, I went very minimalist this time. Other additions to this recipe can include garlic, hot peppers, and fresh herbs like basil or tarragon. I love serving this on “beans and greens” (pictured in photo above) which is a side dish I learned from my Uncle Bill and can be seen here!
Ingredients:
1 pound prawns, peeled and de-veined
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbl orange or tangerine zest
2 tbl olive oil
8 thin slices of Prosciutto
Recently Added
Popular
-
Slow Cooker Macaroni and CheeseA wonderful, cheesy macaroni and cheese recipe cooked in a slow cooker. Great for those busy days o…
-
Paruppu adai -lentil crepe -adai dosaDal or lentils is the staple food in every Indian home.We are going to prepare paruppu adai with …
-
Chef John's Computer DiedSorry for the delay in posting the beef satay video recipe, but my iMac died this morning, and I…
-
Chiratta puttu-Step by Step.Puttu is a traditional and filling breakfast paired with kadala curry . In olden days puttu was mad…
-
DIY Elf Kids CraftNeed a quick kid's craft that your kids will love putting together? Try these paper DIY elves! …
-
Pinteresting Features n' Shtuff #40Here are some awesome pin-spirational projects I've pinned to my Pinterest boards this week: D…
-
chocolate cream caramel barsThis is one of those dangerously delicious recipes. I warn you now that these bars are basically ad…