Best 7 Prosciutto Wrapped Scampi Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our Prosciutto-Wrapped Scampi, a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of succulent shrimp, savory prosciutto, and a medley of aromatic herbs. This recipe elevates the classic scampi dish to new heights, offering a tantalizing appetizer or main course that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the process of preparing this delectable dish, from selecting the freshest ingredients to assembling and cooking the scampi to perfection. We'll also provide variations on the traditional recipe, including a spicy scampi with a kick of chili peppers and a creamy scampi enhanced with a luscious white wine sauce.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to expand your culinary repertoire, our Prosciutto-Wrapped Scampi recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings for a flavorful and elegant meal. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and embark on this culinary adventure with us!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SCAMPI CON PROSCIUTTO



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Make and share this Scampi Con Prosciutto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MsPia

Categories     European

Time 1h6m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled deveined
3 slices prosciutto, each slice cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise in half
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons Italian parsley, minced
4 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Combine shrimp, wine, olive oil, garlic and crushed pepper in bowl; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
  • Preheat broiler. Drain shrimp, reserving marinade.
  • Wrap 1 prosciutto strip around each shrimp. Arrange 3 shrimp in each of 4 shallow broilerproof dishes, tucking ends of prosciutto strips under shrimp. Drizzle 1 tablespoon marinade over shrimp in each dish.
  • Broil shrimp about 6 inches from heat source until prosciutto begins to crisp and shrimp are cooked through; watch closely to avoid burning, about 6 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED SCALLOPS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons chopped pitted black olives (about 10 olives)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
12 medium scallops
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 slices prosciutto
2 cups arugula
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a food processor, add the tomatoes, basil, olives, and olive oil and process until finely chopped.
  • Season both sides of the scallops with salt and pepper. Rub each scallop with the tomato mixture. Fold each slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise, then wrap each scallop in 1 slice of prosciutto. Place wrapped scallops in a buttered baking dish, seam side down. Bake until scallop is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the arugula with the balsamic vinegar. Season the arugula with salt and pepper. Place the arugula on a serving platter or divide among individual dishes. Top with the scallops and serve immediately.

JUMBO SHRIMP WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h25m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons dry white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 pound large shrimp (13 to 15 per pound), peeled and deveined, with tails intact
8 to 10 pieces prosciutto di Parma, sliced very thin

Steps:

  • Combine oil, vinegar, basil and garlic in a bowl. Add the shrimp and marinate overnight in the refrigerator. Preheat broiler.
  • Drain shrimp. Cut each piece of prosciutto in half, lengthwise and wrap around each shrimp, securing well with a toothpick.
  • Saute the shrimp in a non-stick pan, that has been heated and lightly brushed with olive oil. Cook only to seal the prosciutto to shrimp. Place each piece on broiler pan and grill under broiler for 2 minutes on each side. Careful not to burn the prosciutto or overcook the shrimp.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED BREADSTICKS



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Quick and simple, these crunchy breadsticks wrapped in salty prosciutto are perfect for cocktail parties -- guests only need one hand to enjoy these treats.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 2

8 thin slices prosciutto
8 grissini or other thin breadsticks

Steps:

  • Wrap 1 slice of prosciutto around each breadstick, leaving 5 to 6 inches of exposed bread at one end.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 8 g

SHRIMP WRAPPED WITH PROSCIUTTO



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An adventurous dish of fried polenta cakes, shrimp wrapped in prosciutto and a hazelnut liquor sauce! It is as beautiful to see as it is to eat.

Provided by PEGW

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup polenta
6 ounces mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 large shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 ½ cups finely chopped toasted hazelnuts
6 (1/2 ounce) slices prosciutto
2 fluid ounces hazelnut liqueur
⅔ cup heavy cream
4 green onions, with tops flared

Steps:

  • In a medium-size pot bring water to a boil. Add butter, salt, and pepper. Mix in dry polenta and let cook until thickened, approximately 8 minutes.
  • When the polenta has thickened, gently blend mascarpone cheese into it. Remove the pan from heat. Spread polenta-cheese mixture to a 2-inch thickness on an oil-coated surface. When cool, cut a disk using a drinking glass as a cutter. Saute polenta disks in olive oil, in a non-stick skillet. Set aside. (Can be prepared in advance).
  • Coat shrimp with hazelnuts and wrap each with a slice of ham. In a skillet, saute shrimp carefully in remaining olive oil. Remove shrimp from the pan and keep them warm.
  • Pour hazelnut liquor into another skillet (or the same skillet used to saute the shrimp, cleaned). When hazelnut flavored liquor is hot (but well under the boiling point), carefully flambe (by touching the edge of the pan with the flame of a match or taper). Be careful and stand back when cooking with open flame! When flames die down, add cream and remaining hazelnuts. Lower heat and continue cooking until mixture thickens.
  • To assemble, place a polenta disk in the center of a serving dish. Arrange shrimp around the plate. Drizzle sauce mixture on top. Garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Fat 52.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 446.5 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED SHRIMP



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Make and share this Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 21m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 large shrimp
8 slices prosciutto (bacon works well too)
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 garlic cloves, smashed
hot pepper sauce, to taste (Tabasco)

Steps:

  • Peel shrimp, without removing tail, devein if necessary.
  • Tear each slice of prosciutto lengthwise into 2 long pieces; wrap 1 strip around centre of each shrimp In a shallow bowl, stir together oil, garlic and hot pepper sauce.
  • Add shrimp, turning to coat evenly.
  • Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 1 hour or for up to 4 hours.
  • On greased grill over medium heat or under broiler, cook shrimp for about 3 minutes per side or until pink and firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.4, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 20.9, Carbohydrate 0.4, Protein 2.9

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC DIPPING SAUCE



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Categories     Garlic     Shellfish     Appetizer     Broil     Cocktail Party     Backyard BBQ     Basil     Shrimp     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Prosciutto     Bon Appétit     California     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield 6 Appetizer Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

18 thin slices prosciutto
18 fresh basil leaves
18 extra-large shrimp, peeled, deveined
18 bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place 1 prosciutto slice on work surface, short end parallel to edge. Place 1 basil leaf at 1 short end of prosciutto slice. Place 1 shrimp atop basil leaf. Roll up shrimp in prosciutto. Thread shrimp on skewer. Repeat with remaining prosciutto, basil, shrimp and skewers. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap tightly in plastic and refrigerate.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Combine vinegar, mustard and garlic in blender. Gradually add oil; blend well. Transfer to small bowl. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Grill wrapped shrimp until opaque in center, turning frequently, about 6 minutes. Transfer to platter. Serve hot or at room temperature with sauce.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready to go before you start cooking. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Choose Fresh Scampi: Use fresh, high-quality scampi for the best flavor. Look for scampi that are bright pink and have no odor.
  • Use Good Prosciutto: Opt for a high-quality prosciutto that is thinly sliced. This will help it wrap around the scampi easily and evenly.
  • Cook the Scampi Properly: Do not overcook the scampi, as this will make them tough. Cook them just until they are opaque and pink in the center.
  • Make the Sauce Ahead of Time: You can make the sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for later use. This will save you time when you are ready to cook the scampi.
  • Serve Immediately: Serve the scampi immediately after cooking, while they are still hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Prosciutto-Wrapped Scampi is an easy and delicious dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of tender scampi, salty prosciutto, and flavorful sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. With a little planning and preparation, you can have this dish on the table in no time. So next time you are looking for a seafood dish that is both elegant and satisfying, give Prosciutto-Wrapped Scampi a try. You won't be disappointed.

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