Searching for a unique summertime appetizer? How about tender shrimp roasted and wrapped in thinly sliced zucchini, salty prosciutto and a touch of fresh mint. This crowd pleasing appetizer is as elegant and colorful as they come. The perfect start to your next barbeque, cocktail party or even brunch, and a perfect accompaniment to that bubbly glass of Prosecco.
Thinly sliced prosciutto and fresh mint leaves
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Roasted Shrimp with Zucchini, Prosciutto & Mint
Ingredients:
- Jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Extra virgin olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt and pepper
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Thin slices of zucchini, first cut vertically and then cut in half lengthwise
- Thinly sliced prosciutto
- Fresh mint leaves
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the shrimp on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle the shrimp with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Roast for 10 minutes or until pink in color.
- On a second baking sheet place the thin slices of zucchini; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes or until tender.
- Let the shrimp cool and then wrap with the roasted zucchini slices, prosciutto and a fresh mint leaf.
Tagged: appetizer, fresh mint, hors d'oeuvre, prosciutto, roasted shrimp, roasted vegetables, shrimp, zucchini
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