CALYPSO SHRIMP SKEWERS

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You'll enjoy these succulent and delicious shrimp at your next party. Look for salt-cured prosciutto in gourmet and Italian markets and large supermarkets. Courtesy of Better Homes Prizewinning Recipes!

Provided by Queenkungfu

Categories     Hawaiian

Time 20m

Yield 30 shrimp, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon fresh ginger
2/3 cup shredded coconut
2/3 cup finely chopped peanuts
12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
7 ounces creme fraiche
1 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel
lime juice

Steps:

  • Cut prosciutto into 1/2 inch wide by 7 inch long strips.
  • Soak thirty 6-inch skewers in water for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a shallow dish combine honey and ginger and set aside.
  • In another shallow dish combine peanuts and coconut and set aside.
  • Drain skewers. thread shrimp lengthwise on skewers at tail end until they are straight.
  • Brush each shrimp with honey mixture.
  • Roll in coconut mixture wrap a piece of prosciutto around each shrimp.
  • If grilling, cook shrimp until opaque.
  • If cooking in oven, preheat to 375 degrees and bake 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir together créme fraîche, lime peel, and enough lime juice to make the desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.4, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 46.9, Sodium 146.7, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 8.2, Protein 5.2

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