Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp with Smoked Paprika
These are a very delicious and lavish looking appetizer to kick off a party.
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 177kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp (16/20 pound), shelled and deveined with tails left on
- 4 ounces very thinly sliced prosciutto sliced lengthwise into ½-inch strips
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler, and place the cooking rack about 4 inches below the heat source. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray, or line with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, paprika, and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss until they are coated with the seasoned olive oil.
- Wrap each shrimp with a strip of the prosciutto, spiraling it up the shrimp until the shrimp is encased. Place the shrimp on the prepared baking sheet.
- Broil for 3 minutes, until the tops are crispy, then turn and broil for another 3 minutes until the other side is browned. Serve with little napkins, with the crispier side up.
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 713mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg