WATERMELON CARPACCIO

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Sweet watermelon shavings get a savory snap from ribbons of scallions and crisped prosciutto.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 thin slices prosciutto
1 baby watermelon (about 4 pounds)
2 scallions (green parts only)
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake prosciutto on a rack-lined rimmedbaking sheet until crisp, 6 to 7 minutes.Let cool; break each into 2 or 3 pieces.
  • Remove rind of watermelon. Slice half the watermelon1/4 inch thick; reserve remaining melonfor another use. Transfer to a largeplatter. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Slice scallions (green parts only) ona very sharp bias. Sprinkle watermelonwith salt and pepper. Drizzle with2 tablespoons olive oil; top with prosciuttoand scallions.

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