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| Level: |
Easy |
| Total: |
35 min |
| Active: |
20 min |
| Yield: |
6 to 8 servings |
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 pound)
- 16 small thin slices melon (honeydew, cantaloupe and/or watermelon)
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Freshly ground pepper
- 8 thin slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shrimp and simmer until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water; pat dry and transfer to a large bowl. Add the melon, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, the honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; gently stir. Let marinate 15 minutes.
- Wrap 1 melon slice and 1 shrimp in a piece of prosciutto; secure with a toothpick. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Transfer the remaining marinade to a blender. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar and the herbs; puree. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the prosciutto-shrimp bundles with the dressing.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size |
1 of 8 servings |
| Calories |
189 |
| Total Fat |
12 g |
| Saturated Fat |
2 g |
| Carbohydrates |
7 g |
| Dietary Fiber |
1 g |
| Sugar |
6 g |
| Protein |
14 g |
| Cholesterol |
148 mg |
| Sodium |
708 mg |