Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp Cocktail
This elegant appetizer features succulent shrimp wrapped in salty prosciutto, served with a tangy cocktail sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Fresh parsley - For garnish
- Fresh lemon wedges - For serving
- Cocktail sauce - 1 cup
- Black pepper - To taste
- Salt - To taste
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Prosciutto slices - 9 slices, halved lengthwise
- Large shrimp - 18 pieces, peeled and deveined
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap each shrimp with a halved slice of prosciutto, securing it with a toothpick.
- Place the wrapped shrimp on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the shrimp with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through and the prosciutto is crispy.
- Meanwhile, prepare the cocktail sauce by combining the cocktail sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Once the shrimp is cooked, remove the toothpicks and arrange the shrimp on a serving platter.
- Serve the prosciutto wrapped shrimp with the cocktail sauce, fresh lemon wedges, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Sugar: 2g