Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Prosciutto Wrapped Honey Lemon Shrimp
Crisp prosciutto wraps tender shrimp with a sweet lemon coating in these little bites. Smoked paprika gives the glaze a savory warmth, while honey softens the citrus tang. The browned wrapping is especially good where it meets the juicy shrimp.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 8 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Appetizers · Appetizers & snacks · Main course
- Primary protein
- Pork · Seafood
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Thaw and dry shrimp
Thaw frozen shrimp first and pat them dry before tossing them through the honey lemon mixture.
2. Wrap and secure
Cut each prosciutto slice into four pieces and secure a piece around each shrimp with a toothpick.
3. Turn under the broiler
Flip the shrimp once halfway through broiling so the prosciutto crisps around both sides.
Get to know the ingredients
Shrimp
Use peeled and deveined raw shrimp, with tails on preferred, before drying and coating in the lemon mixture.
Prosciutto
Thinly sliced prosciutto is cut across and lengthwise so each slice makes four pieces for wrapping.
Lemon
Whisk lemon zest and juice with honey, parsley, paprika and pepper before gently coating the shrimp.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
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The last little job
Watch for crisp wrapping
Broil until the shrimp is cooked through and the prosciutto crisp, turning once during the short cooking time.
A little more help as you go
Lift shrimp on a rack
Set a lightly sprayed oven safe cooling rack over the lined baking sheet before adding the wrapped shrimp.
Set the broiler distance
Position the rack so the shrimp will sit about five inches from the high broiler heat.
A few questions you might have
Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes. Thaw them first, then pat dry before tossing them in the honey lemon coating.
How do I divide the prosciutto?
Cut each slice in half across and then lengthwise so you have four pieces for wrapping.
When should I turn the shrimp?
Turn once about two to three minutes into broiling, continuing until the shrimp cooks through and prosciutto crisps.
Can I leave out the prosciutto?
You can omit the prosciutto from the shrimp, keeping the honey lemon flavor without the wrapping.
What garnish is suggested?
You can use additional minced parsley and lemon zest over the finished shrimp if desired.
Any more cooking tips?
Prosciutto can be omitted, which lowers the point value to 2 smart points per serving. If desired, shrimp can be garnished with additional minced parsley and lemon zest.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: thechunkychef.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
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