Shelly's Recipe

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC DIPPING SAUCE

Category: Grilled Starters

18 EACH thin slices prosciutto, fresh basil leaves and jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
18 skewers or wooden toothpicks, soaked in water 30 minutes
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp chopped garlic
1 cup olive oil

Place 1 prosciutto slice on work surface short end parallel to edge. Place 1 basil leaf at short end of prosciutto slice. Place 1 shrimp atop basil leaf. Roll up and place on skewer. Repeat with remaining. (At this point can be made 1 day in advance and tightly wrapped in plastic and refrigerated.)

Prepare grill on medium high or preheat broiler. Combine vinegar, mustard and garlic in blender. Gradually add oil and blend well. Transfer to a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill or broil shrimp wrap until opaque in center, about 6 minutes, turning often. Serve hot or at room temperature with sauce. Serves 6