Best Jumbo Shrimp With Prosciutto And Basil Recipes

JUMBO SHRIMP WITH PROSCIUTTO AND BASIL

Steps:

• Combine the wine, oil, lemon juice, mustard, chopped basil, and peppercorns and pour over the shrimp in a shallow bowl.
• Marinate in the refrigerator at least 3 hours, turning the shrimp occasionally.
• Prepare grill.
• Remove the shrimp from marinade, reserving it to baste the shrimp while cooking.
• Wrap the middle of each shrimp first with a basil leaf and then with a slice of the prosciutto.
• Thread the shrimp on 4 metal skewers, 4 to a skewer.
• Grill shrimp, basting with marinade for several minutes on each side.
• Serve immediately.

JUMBO SHRIMP WITH BASIL AND MINT PESTO

Steps:

• Blend the mint, basil, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually add 1/4 cup of olive oil, processing until well blended. Transfer the pesto to a medium bowl. Stir in the Parmesan. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Toss the shrimp with the extra-virgin olive oil in a large bowl to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss again.
• Heat a heavy large skillet over high heat. Working in 2 batches, add the shrimp and saute until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Toss the shrimp with enough pesto to coat.
• Transfer the shrimp to a platter and serve.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Place 1 prosciutto slice on work surface, short end parallel to edge. Place 1 basil leaf at 1 short end of prosciutto slice. Place 1 shrimp atop basil leaf. Roll up shrimp in prosciutto. Thread shrimp on skewer. Repeat with remaining prosciutto, basil, shrimp and skewers. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap tightly in plastic and refrigerate.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Combine vinegar, mustard and garlic in blender. Gradually add oil; blend well. Transfer to small bowl. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
• Grill wrapped shrimp until opaque in center, turning frequently, about 6 minutes. Transfer to platter. Serve hot or at room temperature with sauce.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH BASIL & PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Marinate Shrimp at least 3 hours. Wrap each shrimp with basil leaf and slice of prociutto and thread onto skewers, alternating with pineapple chunks and bell peppers. Grill over mesquite until pink, basting with marinade.