Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Melon Recipes

MELON WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Peel and slice the gala melon into 1/2-inch semi-circle slices. Wrap a slice of prosciutto around each wedge and arrange on a platter.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED CROSTINI WITH MELON SALSA CRUDO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Cut the loaf of bread in half crosswise, then cut each half lengthwise into 1-inch thick slices. Lay the slices in a single layer on baking sheets. Generously drizzle the top side of each slice with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the slices. Cook in the oven until golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside.
• Marinate the onions in the vinegar for 5 minutes. While the onion is marinating, peel, seed and dice the melon and place in a bowl. Add the diced melon to the onions, season with salt and stir to blend together. Add the minced parsley and stir to combine.
• Wrap the end of each crostini with a piece of prosciutto. Arrange on a platter and spoon a tablespoon of melon salsa on each and serve. Serve remaining salsa on the side.

GRILLED PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED MELON

Steps:

• Skewer melon wedges; wrap each with a slice of cured meat; and grill, flipping once, 1 to 2 minutes. Spritz with lime juice; serve.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED SHRIMP AND MELON

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shrimp and simmer until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water; pat dry and transfer to a large bowl. Add the melon, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, the honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; gently stir. Let marinate 15 minutes.
• Wrap 1 melon slice and 1 shrimp in a piece of prosciutto; secure with a toothpick. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• Transfer the remaining marinade to a blender. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar and the herbs; puree. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the prosciutto-shrimp bundles with the dressing.

GRILLED PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED CANTALOUPE

Steps:

• Heat grill to high.
• Cut cantaloupe into 16 slices. Season with pepper and basil.
• Wrap each with a slice of prosciutto.
• Grill each of the 3 sides for 1-2 minutes.

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED MELON BALLS

Steps:

• Place melon balls into a bowl, and sprinkle with lime juice. Stir gently to coat. Wrap each ball with a slice of prosciutto, and secure with a sprig of mint. Arrange on a serving tray. Refrigerate until serving.

GRILLED PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED VEAL

Steps:

• Marinade.
• Combine marinade ingredients in blender, pour in oil as blending and puree until smooth. In a large sealable bag, add marinade and veal. Refrigerate 12-24 hours.
• Veal.
• Remove veal from marinade, lay flat and pat dry. Place the veal on a large piece of plastic wrap, cover with another piece of plastic wrap. Lightly tenderize the veal.
• On a large piece of plastic wrap place slices of proscuitto. Place the unwrapped piece of veal in centre of proscuitto, drizzle with oil and season with pepper. While lifting the plastic wrap gently, encase the veal. Wrap again tightly with more plastic and let it set up in the fridge for 15 minutes.
• Bring veal to room temperature before grilling. Remove the plastic wrap.
• Place a drip pan under the grill rack and add rosemary and white wine. Prepare grill for indirect heat by heating only one side of the grill to high and close lid.
• Preheat grill to 350ºF/175ºC.
• Place veal on the grill side with no direct heat and grill for one hour, until the internal temperature reads 150ºF on a meat thermometer. Remove from grill and cover with foil. Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

GRILLED PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED PEACHES WITH BURRATA AND BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Cut peaches in half and remove peach stones. Cut each half in half again.
• Wrap prosciutto around each peach section; secure with small bamboo skewers.
• Grill peaches, turning often, until prosciutto gets a little crisp around the edges and the peaches begin to caramelize, about 6 minutes.
• To serve, spoon burrata onto serving plates. Remove peaches from skewers; place several of the grilled peaches around the cheese. Drizzle with olive oil. Top with a sprinkle of sea salt and pepper; garnish with basil.

GRILLED FONTINA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND MELON

Steps:

• Split the roll lengthwise and scrape out some of the crumb. Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and grease lightly with a drizzle of olive oil.
• Split prosciutto slices in half and wrap each around one piece of melon. Place bottom of bread in pan, cover evenly with half the Fontina, then a layer of wrapped melon. Sprinkle with Parmigiano, then the rest of the Fontina. Place top of bread on sandwich, cover and cook on low 6-7 minutes. Carefull turn sandwich over and cook, uncovered, another 5 minutes until cheese is melted.