Whether you grill these inside on a grill pan or outside over coals, these jumbo shrimp wrapped in prosciutto will be a big hit. The secret is marinating them in lime juice for about a half an hour before you put them on the grill.  This is a super simple and super fast dish, so do them at the last minute just before serving.

Prosciutto Wrapped Grilled Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp wrapped in prosciutto with lime

Prociutto Wrapped Grilled Shrimp

6 Jumbo shrimp (16-20 per lb peeled tail on)

3 slices prosciutto (cut lengthwise)

2 lime juice

1 toe minced fresh garlic

2 lbs olive oil

Chopped Parsley

Lime wedges

  • Marinate the shrimp in lime and olive oil for ½ hour
  • Wrap a strip of prosciutto around each shrimp
  • Grill on grill pan or over coals for 2 minutes on each side
  • Garnish with parsley, serve immediately with lime wedges

Bon appetitto

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