GRILLED PANCETTA-WRAPPED SHRIMP WITH CREAMY HERB DRESSING

GRILLED PANCETTA-WRAPPED SHRIMP WITH CREAMY HERB DRESSING image

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 green onion, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/2 garlic clove
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
20 to 24 uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact
20 to 24 thin slices pancetta (Italian bacon)
20 to 24 toothpicks, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained
Olive oil
Nonstick vegetable oil spray

Steps:

Blend first 6 ingredients in processor until parsley is finely chopped. Pour dressing into small bowl; cover and chill until cold, at least 1 hour. Place shrimp on baking sheet. Wrap 1 pancetta slice around each shrimp; secure with toothpick. Brush with oil. Sprinkle with pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 hours ahead; cover and chill. Spray grill rack with nonstick spray. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill shrimp until cooked through and pancetta is crisp, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes. Remove toothpicks. Place bowl of dressing on platter. Arrange shrimp around bowl.