Prosciutto Wrapped Olives Recipes

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a food processor, add the tomatoes, basil, olives, and olive oil and process until finely chopped.
• Season both sides of the scallops with salt and pepper. Rub each scallop with the tomato mixture. Fold each slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise, then wrap each scallop in 1 slice of prosciutto. Place wrapped scallops in a buttered baking dish, seam side down. Bake until scallop is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, toss the arugula with the balsamic vinegar. Season the arugula with salt and pepper. Place the arugula on a serving platter or divide among individual dishes. Top with the scallops and serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN CRISP PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat with olive oil.
• Wrap one slice of prosciutto around each asparagus spear, starting at the bottom, and spiraling up to the tip. Place the wrapped spears on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove, and shake the pan back and forth to roll the spears over. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until asparagus is tender, and prosciutto is crisp. Serve immediately.

BANGIN' BLUE OLIVES WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Wrap each cube of gorgonzola with a piece of prosciutto, and use to stuff the olives.
• Combine the panko, smoked paprika, cayenne and some salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix to blend.
• Prepare three plates for breading the olives: one with the flour, one with the beaten egg, and one with the panko mixture. Lightly coat each olive in flour, then dip in egg, and finally roll in breadcrumbs. Set the breaded olives on a sheet of parchment as you go.
• In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 to 3 inches of oil to 350 degrees F over moderate heat. Working in batches, fry the olives until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. (Watch the olives closely; if cooked for too long, the cheese will begin to ooze out.) With a slotted spoon, transfer the fried olives to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with the parsley and Parmesan.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED GREENS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and mustard.
• Put the mesclun or arugula in a medium bowl and season with generous pinch of salt and pepper.
• Add the Parmigiano to the greens and gently toss with just enough of the vinaigrette to coat the greens lightly.
• Taste for salt and pepper.
• Set a slice of prosciutto on a work surface and put a small handful of greens at the narrow end of the meat.
• Squeeze the greens together and roll the prosciutto into a tight log.
• Cut the log into 2 inch pieces on the diagonal (two or three pieces depending on the width of the prosciutto).
• Repeat with the remaining prosciutto and greens and serve.

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED OLIVES

Steps:

• Cut the cheese into small (1/4-inch) pieces; stuff one piece into each olive. Cut prosciutto into 3 x 1/2-inch strips. Fold each strip lengthwise once to form 3 x 1/4-inch strips. Wrap a strip around each olive; secure with a pick and place on a lettuce lined serving plate.
• Cover and chill up to 24 hours before serving. Serve cold or at room temperature.

CHERRY TOMATOES WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Wrap pitted picholine olives and red or yellow cherry tomatoes in slices of prosciutto. Secure with toothpicks, and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.