Grilled Aubergines With Prosciutto Recipes

GRILLED PROSCIUTTO ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cut each prosciutto slice crosswise in half. Spread each piece with about 1 teaspoon cheese; wrap around an asparagus spear., Place on an oiled grill rack over medium heat, seam side down. Grill, covered, until prosciutto is lightly browned, 6-8 minutes, turning once.

GRILLED CAPRESE WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Wrap each mozzarella slice with prosciutto until mostly covered. Put on the prepared baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Preheat a grill to medium high. Grill the prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella until the prosciutto is crisp and the cheese just starts to melt, about 1 minute per side.
• Arrange the prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella and sliced tomatoes on a platter, overlapping slightly. Top with the cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with the olive oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Top with the basil.

GRILLED BREAD WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Prepare a charcoal grill with medium-hot coals or turn a gas grill to medium-high heat.
• Grill the bread for 2 minutes, until golden on one side. Place the bread grilled side up on a platter and immediately rub the cut side of the garlic clove over the surface of the bread. For really garlicky fettunta, rub hard. Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil over each slice of bread.
• Place the torn prosciutto over the grilled side of the bread and top with the grated mozzarella. Return the bread to the hot grill, cover the grill, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes-just long enough to melt the cheese and rewarm the toast. (Be sure the vent is open so the fire doesn't go out!) Drizzle with a little more olive oil, sprinkle with parsley, salt, and pepper, and serve hot.

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) , PROSCIUTTO, AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Grill the bell peppers over Direct Medium heat until they are blackened and blistered all over, 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
• Place the peppers in a medium bowl and cover with plastic to trap the steam.
• Set aside for at least 10 minutes, then peel the skin and discard the stems and seeds.
• Place the peppers in a food processor with 1 tablespoon oil, and the salt and pepper.
• Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
• Cut each eggplant crosswise into 8 slices, each about 1/2 inch thick.
• Lightly brush or spray both sides with oil.
• Grill over Direct Medium heat until the underside is well marked, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Transfer half of the slices to a tray, with the grilled sides facing up.
• Turn the remaining slices over and grill until well marked on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes more.
• Place a tablespoon of the red pepper mixture in the center of the grilled side of each eggplant slice on the tray.
• Place a slice of prosciutto (folded to fit), a slice of the mozzarella, and a basil leaf on top of the red pepper mixture.
• Top each "sandwich" with a slice of the eggplant that has been grilled on both sides.
• Use a wide spatula to place the "sandwiches" on the cooking grate, uncooked side down, and grill over Direct Medium heat until the cheese is softened and the sandwiches are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Serve warm with the remaining pepper mixture spooned, if desired.

GRILLED AUBERGINES WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Preheat your oven's broiler to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Arrange slices of eggplant and red bell pepper on a baking sheet. Broil for about 7 minutes, until soft.
• Meanwhile, place the spinach onto a serving plate and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with salt. When the vegetables are done, arrange the red peppers over the spinach. Smear a small amount of sun-dried tomato paste onto each slice of eggplant. Top with a slice of prosciutto. Arrange the eggplant slices over the peppers in an overlapping spiral pattern. Serve immediately.

GRILLED AUBERGINES WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Preheat your oven's broiler to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Arrange slices of eggplant and red bell pepper on a baking sheet. Broil for about 7 minutes, until soft.
• Meanwhile, place the spinach onto a serving plate and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with salt. When the vegetables are done, arrange the red peppers over the spinach. Smear a small amount of sun-dried tomato paste onto each slice of eggplant. Top with a slice of prosciutto. Arrange the eggplant slices over the peppers in an overlapping spiral pattern. Serve immediately.

GRILLED CHEESE & PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Layer the provolone, prosciutto and salami on six bread slices; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter. , In a large skillet, toast sandwiches over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

GRILLED PEACHES WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush grill and peaches with oil. Season peaches to taste with salt and pepper. Grill, turning occasionally until charred and softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a platter. Sprinkle with basil, grind pepper over top, and drizzle with oil. Serve with prosciutto on the side.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Heat grill to high. In shallow dish, toss asparagus with oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Grill asparagus, turning occasionally, until tender when pierced with tip of a paring knife, 8 to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, place prosciutto slices on grill; cook, turning often, until crispy and slightly charred, 2 to 4 minutes.
• Place asparagus on serving platter; crumble grilled prosciutto over the top.