Grilled Shrimp In Prosciutto
(Scampi al Prosciutto)
Ingredients:
1 and 1/2 pounds medium shrimp
1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil mixed with the juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup dry unflavored bread crumbs mixed with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Lemon wedges
Directions:
Preheat grill or broiler.
Shell and devein the shrimp.
Cut the prosciutto slices into 1-inch wide and 2 and 1/2-inch long strips.
Roll the prosciutto around shrimp.
Thread wrapped shrimp onto 4 long metal skewers.
Brush shrimp with the olive oil mixture and sprinkle them lightly with the bread crumb mixture.
Put the skewers over the hot grill or under the broiler and cook about 1 and 1/2 minutes or until golden brown.
Turn skewers over and cook other side 1 and 1/2 minutes or until golden.
Serve hot with lemon wedges. Makes 6 to 8 servings.