This Spanish Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp is a savory and indulgent dish that you'll want to enjoy again and again! Enjoy luscious shrimp wrapped in delightfully salty prosciutto without having to worry about counting carbs.
What Makes This Spanish Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp Recipe So Crave Worthy?
- Easy. Simply season, wrap, skewer, and bake.
- Fast. Done in less than 30 minutes.
- Minimal ingredients. Only 5 ingredients.
- Elegant. Less fatty than bacon and easy to eat without a mess.
- Delicious. Incredible flavor combinations.
- Low Carb. Only 2 carbs per serving.
This Spanish Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp is like a more elegant, less fatty bacon-wrapped shrimp with a Spanish twist. The saltiness of the prosciutto contrasts beautifully with the sweetness of the shrimp, resulting in a dish that is super simple, yet has an amazing depth of flavor.
How Is Prosciutto Different From Bacon?
Prosciutto is different from bacon in a lot of ways. For one, bacon is typically made from pork belly, whereas prosciutto is made from the hind leg of the pig.
Prosciutto is also cured to the point that it is safe to eat without requiring cooking.
Prosciutto has considerably less fat in it, which results in it crisping much faster than bacon when cooked. It also has a more savory and salty flavor profile than bacon.
What Makes This Prosciutto Appetizer "Spanish"?
This Spanish Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp recipe is actually a classic shrimp appetizer that is just wrapped in bacon. Why you ask? Because bacon. Need I say more?
Also, smoked paprika is quite classic for Spanish recipes. It has a wonderful flavor profile and really adds a lot to this dish.
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How To Make Spanish Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp
1. In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, paprika, and black pepper. Mix in the shrimp carefully and let this mixture rest for 30 mins.
2. Meanwhile, soak the skewers in water. Do not skip this step unless you want your oven to catch on fire.
3. Thread the shrimp on the skewers. Start with the fat end and stretch the shrimp, poking your skewer out through its tail. Place on a foil-covered baking sheet.
4. Once you've created the shrimp skewer, take the prosciutto and prepare to get a little frustrated. The slices are very thin and they tend to lump together. Think saran wrap, clinging to itself. What I found was that it was a lot easier to peel the paper off the prosciutto than to peel the prosciutto off the paper. So hold the paper up and peel it off carefully.
5. Use half a slice to wrap the shrimp. Unless you are about to enter your shrimp in a beauty contest (or are OCD), don't worry about how even it looks, it's still going to taste fantastic.
6. Turn oven to Hi Broil. Place shelf about 6 inches away from the heat source. Put in your shrimp and broil for 6-8 minutes but watch it very carefully. When the prosciutto is all crisp and the shrimp are opaque, you are done.
Tips And Tricks For Making Spanish Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp
- Make sure to serve this dish with plenty of napkins. You'll end up with plenty of prosciutto and paprika goodness all over your fingers, so you'll definitely want to have some napkins nearby.
- You can use regular paprika if you don't have any smoked paprika on hand. If you decide to get some smoked paprika, you can also enjoy it in my Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak or my Mexican Pulled Pork.
- You can use bacon instead of prosciutto if you want, but it will have to cooker longer. Prosciutto crisps much faster, which results in shorter cook time.
- If you decide to use bacon, make sure to get the thinnest bacon you can find. Otherwise, you'll end up overcooking the shrimp by the time the bacon gets crispy. And trust me, nobody wants overcooked shrimp.
- It's important that you don't overcook the shrimp. Make sure you set a timer or keep an eye on the oven to make sure of it.
- This recipe is a great meal prep recipe for parties and get-togethers. You can prepare the shrimp, wrap them in prosciutto and keep them in the fridge until you are ready to bake them.
Looking For More Shrimp Appetizer Recipes?
Here are some more fantastic shrimp recipes you can try!
- This sweet, spicy and tangy Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp recipe is fast, delicious and serves as either a main course or an appetizer.
- These Air Fried Salt and Pepper Shrimp are so easy to make in your Air Fryer and are so much healthier than traditionally fried shrimp.
- Make this Easy Low Carb Shrimp Scampi in your instant pot or pressure cooker. This one cooks fast.
And if you are looking for more prosciutto recipes or prosciutto appetizers, you should try my Prosciutto Wrapped Brie.
So if you're a shrimp and bacon-lover, or if you are just looking for a flavorful dish that doesn't require much effort, make some of this delicious Spanish Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp! Make sure to share this recipe with your friends on Pinterest and Facebook so they can enjoy it as well!
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Equipment
- Skewers
Ingredients
- 6 (6 ) wooden skewers, (6 inch)
- 2 teaspoons (2 teaspoons) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 teaspoon) Ground Black Pepper
- 12 (12 ) Raw Shrimp
- 6 slices (6 slices) prosciutto, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, paprika, and black pepper. Mix in the shrimp carefully and let this mixture rest for 30 mins.
- Meanwhile, soak the skewers in water. Do not skip this step unless you want your oven to catch on fire.
- Thread the shrimp on the skewers. Start with the fat end and stretch the shrimp, poking your skewer out through its tail. Place on a foil-covered baking sheet.
- Once all the shrimp are threaded, take the proscuitto di cittero and prepare to get a little frustrated. The slices are very thin and they tend to lump together. Think saran wrap, clinging to itself. What I found was that it was a lot easier to peel the paper off the proscuitto than to peel the proscuitto off the paper. So hold the paper up and peel it off carefully.
- Use half a slice to wrap the shrimp. Unless you are about to enter your shrimp in a beauty contest, don't worry about how even it looks, it's still going to taste fantastic.
- Turn oven to Hi Broil. Place shelf about 6 inches away from the heat source. Put in your shrimp and broil for 6-8 minutes but watch it very carefully. When the proscuitto is all crisp and the shrimp are opaque, you are done.
- Serve with plenty of napkins.
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- Make sure to serve this dish with plenty of napkins. You'll end up with plenty of prosciutto and paprika goodness all over your fingers, so you'll definitely want to have some napkins nearby.
- You can use regular paprika if you don't have any smoked paprika on hand. If you decide to get some smoked paprika, you can also enjoy it in my Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak or my Mexican Pulled Pork.
- You can use bacon instead of prosciutto if you want, but it will have to cooker longer. Prosciutto crisps much faster, which results in shorter cook time.
- If you decide to use bacon, make sure to get the thinnest bacon you can find. Otherwise, you'll end up overcooking the shrimp by the time the bacon gets crispy. And trust me, nobody wants overcooked shrimp.
- It's important that you don't overcook the shrimp. Make sure you set a timer or keep an eye on the oven to make sure of it.
- This recipe is a great meal prep recipe for parties and get-togethers. You can prepare the shrimp, wrap them in prosciutto and keep them in the fridge until you are ready to bake them.
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Karen
those look heavenly!!! printing this one off for sure
sleevers
You know what they reminded me of? Kinda a little like Chorizo flavor because of the smoky paprika. I just nom'ed 4 of them for lunch 🙂 Enjoy.