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To: brewcrew
Balsamic Shrimp and Prosciutto Wraps

This is the best tasting appetizer that even your teenage kids could make.. and wouldn't that be fun.. and a great memory!

  • 1/2 C. sugar
  • 25 large peeled and deveined shrimp with tails on
  • 4 oz. prosciutto ham
  • 1 C. plus 2 Tbls.. pure olive oil (divided)
  • 4 large garlic cloves, peeled
  • 3 Tbls. pesto
Balsamic sauce
Place vinegar in saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat. Add sugar and return to a hard simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, until mixture coats spoon. Let cool slightly.
Garlic Oil
In large sauté pan, heat 1 cup olive oil with garlic over very low heat, 20 to 25 minutes, until garlic begins to soften and turn slightly brown.
Shrimp
Preheat oven to 400°F
1) Wrap each shrimp in strip of prosciutto.
2) Cut ham into strips, long enough to wrap around the shrimp only twice..
3) In large skillet, sear shrimp in the 2 tablespoons oil on one side for 1 1/2 minutes. Then turn shrimp over and place on baking sheet with sides..
Bake for 3 minutes or until shrimp are thoroughly cooked.
To serve, Place shrimp over lettuce leaves, then top with pesto, then drizzle with balsamic sauce and garlic oil.
Makes about a dozen heavenly appetizers.

149 posted on 09/01/2003 8:57:51 PM PDT by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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Please add me to your Ping list. Thanks
493 posted on 09/04/2003 7:28:15 AM PDT by bluewater bird
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