Prosciutto Wrapped Grilled Prawns

Name: Prosciutto Wrapped Grilled Prawns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 16 prawns, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 16 large prawns, peeled, deveined, tail intact; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 8 slices prosciutto di Parma, very thinly sliced (approximately 1/4 pound); 2 tablespoons fresh basil, en chiffonade (NOT dried basil); 1 lemon, cut up into wedges

Submitted by COOKGIRl

"I had my hubby test this recipe because I don't know how to grill and with my luck I'd incinerate the prawns. This is delish served over a bed of simple mixed greens! From a local source."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 8
Yields:: 16 prawns
Serves:: 4

ingredients

16 large prawns, peeled, deveined, tail intact
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
8 slices prosciutto di Parma, very thinly sliced (approximately 1/4 pound)
2 tablespoons fresh basil, en chiffonade (NOT dried basil)
1 lemon, cut up into wedges

directions

Preheat grill.
Rinse, peel and clean the prawns.
Combine the olive oil, garlic, salt/pepper in a medium size bowl.
Cut prosciutto in half lengthwise.
Carefully roll the prosciutto around the prawns, gently toss with the olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
Grill quickly, about 5 minutes; DO NOT overcook or the prawns will be tough.
Garnish with the basil and lemon. Serve hot.