GRILLED PANCETTA WRAPPED SHRIMP WITH CREAMY HERB DRESSING

GRILLED PANCETTA WRAPPED SHRIMP WITH CREAMY HERB DRESSING image

Yield 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 green onion- coarsly chopped
1 1/2 tbs coarsly chopped italian parsley
1/2 garlic clove
1tsp. fresh lime juice
20-24 uncooked large shrimp- peeled and deveined
20-24 thin slices of pancetta
20-24 toothpicks soaked in water
olive oil

Steps:

Blend first 6 ingredients in processor until herbs are finely chopped. Por dressing into small bowl, cover and chill. Place shrimp on a baking sheet. Wrap one slice of pancetta around each shrimp, securing with a toothpick. Brush with oil. Sprinkle with pepper. (can be made 4 hours ahead. Spray grill rack with cooking spray. Heat BBQ to medium high. Grill shrimp until cooked through and pancetta is crisp- turning occasionaly- about 6 minutes. Remove toothpicks. Place bowl of dressing on a platter and arrange shrimp around bowl.