Description
Salty, buttery shrimp wrapped in prosciutto and roasted with fragrant sage and garlic butter. Perfect for a party!
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) jumbo wild shrimp
- 6 oz (170 g) thinly sliced prosciutto
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 leaves sage (minced)
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and clean the shrimp, leaving tails on if desired.
- Cut each slice of prosciutto into two or three long strips and wrap one strip around each shrimp.
- Place shrimp on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a small pot.
- Brush half the melted butter over the shrimp.
- Preheat broiler to high (approximately 500°F/260°C).
- Add garlic and sage to the remaining butter.
- Cook the garlic and sage in the butter over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Broil shrimp for 90 seconds, until shrimp are opaque and prosciutto begins to cook.
- Flip shrimp and broil for another 60 seconds, until cooked through.
- Transfer shrimp to a serving platter.
- Brush with garlic sage butter and sprinkle with black pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For optimal browning, ensure the prosciutto is completely dry before wrapping the shrimp.
- To prevent overcooking, use a meat thermometer and cook the shrimp to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Leftover shrimp can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 shrimp
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 150