Jumbo Shrimp(With Prosciutto And Basil)
- 1 c. dry white wine
- 1 c. olive oil
- 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 c. chopped fresh basil
- freshly cracked black peppercorns
- 24 jumbo shrimp, peeled (deveined with tails left on)
- 24 whole large basil leaves
- 24 thin slices Prosciutto, fat trimmed off
- Combine wine, oil, lemon juice, mustard, chopped basil and peppercorns.
- Pour over shrimp in a shallow bowl.
- Marinate in refrigerator at least 3 hours, turning shrimp occasionally. Prepare hot coals with generous amount of mesquite for grilling the shrimp.
- Reserve marinade.
- Wrap the middle of each shrimp with a basil leaf and then with a slice of Prosciutto.
- Thread 4 shrimp lengthwise, starting at the head on each of 6 metal skewers. Grill, basting with reserved marinade for several minutes on each side.
- Serve immediately.
- Makes 6 main course servings or 24 appetizers.
white wine, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, fresh basil, freshly cracked black, jumbo shrimp, basil
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1443 (may not work)