Best Prosciutto Wrapped Crostini With Melon Salsa Crudo Recipes

MELON WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Peel and slice the gala melon into 1/2-inch semi-circle slices. Wrap a slice of prosciutto around each wedge and arrange on a platter.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED SHRIMP AND MELON

Steps:

• 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.

MELON AND PROSCIUTTO STRAIGHT UP

Steps:

• Peel and cut the melon into large chunks. Put into a food processor, add salt, and puree until smooth. Put puree into a pitcher and refrigerator for at least an hour or until well chilled.
• Serve ice cold in chilled martini glasses garnished with Crispy Prosciutto and a sprig of mint.
• 8 slices prosciutto
• Place prosciutto slices into a cold non-stick pan in a single layer. (This will have to be done in batches.) Cook over medium heat until browned. Carefully turn the slices over and continue cooking until brown and crispy. The slices should be stiff when picked up. Drain on paper towels.
• Yield: 8 slices

PROSCIUTTO-BASIL CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly brush both sides of each bread slice with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven until pale golden, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer sheet to a wire rack; let crostini cool completely.
• Divide basil leaves and folded slices of prosciutto among crostini. Drizzle with oil. Season with pepper.