Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp

An elegant appetizer fit for any dinner party! From Southern Living. Be careful not to marinate the shrimp too long. It makes them tough.

• Ready In: 1 hr 34 mins
• Yields: 8 appetizers

Ingredients

• 16  large shrimp
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup vermouth
• 2  teaspoons dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 6  garlic cloves, minced
• 16  prosciutto, slices cut into 8x1-inch strips

Directions

1. Peel and devein shrimp.
2. Combine oil, vermouth, oregano, pepper, and garlic in a large zip-top bag.
3. Add the shrimp, seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Turn once.
4. Soak 8 (6-inch) wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minute.
5. Remove shrimp from marinade, and discard the marinade.
6. Wrap each shrimp with one of the prosciutto srips.
7. Thread 2 shrimp onto each skewer.
8. Place skewers on a lightly greased rack of a broiler pan.
9. Broil 5 1/2 inches from the heat for 7-9 min, or until shrimp turn pink, turning once.