Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp
2021-05-31- Cuisine: American
- Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Skill Level: Moderate
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- Yield: 8
- Servings: 8
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 20m
- Ready In: 40m
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Ingredients
- 1 pound(480 g) raw shrimp,shelled and deveined
- small sage leaves
- 3-5 oz(90-150 g) prosciutto,cut into 4-inches(10 cm) pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter,melted
- 1 clove garlic,peeled and chopped
- 3/4 cup(180 ml) dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 6 sage leaves
- 1 tablespoon butter
- salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste
Method
Step 1
Wrap the shrimp up in the prosciutto along with one small sage leaf. Secure with toothpick to hold the prosciutto on.
Step 2
In a medium pan,preheat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for,about 3 minutes per side. Set cooked shrimp aside.
Step 3
In a frying pan,combine melted butter and sage leaves. Cook until leaves just start to change a darker color. Pat dry with paper towel and set aside.
Step 4
Add dry white to the pan,deglaze and simmer until it has reduced by half. Add lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Remove from the heat,stirring until butter melts.
Step 5
Season sauce with salt and black pepper,to taste. Crumble cooked sage leaves,add to sauce and stir well.
Step 6
Serve prosciutto wrapped shrimp with dipping homemade sauce.