phyllo & prosciutto wrapped shrimp with papaya-tomato relish

Anytown, WI
Updated on Oct 16, 2010

A yummy appetizer using phyllo dough.

prep time
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 24 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon thyme, minced
  • 5 tablespoons vodka
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 24 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 12 slices (thin) prosciutto ham, cut in half lengthwise
  • 12 - sheets phyllo dough (9
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • PAPAYA-TOMATO RELISH
  • 1 medium papaya, cleaned and diced
  • 1/3 cup (1 medium) ripe red tomato, cleaned and diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped chives
  • 1/4 cup chopped sweet gherkins
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell peppers
  • 3 tablespoons small capers
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • - salt & pepper to taste

How To Make phyllo & prosciutto wrapped shrimp with papaya-tomato relish

  • Step 1
    In large mixing bowl, combine the oil, ginger, garlic, rosemary, thyme, vodka and pepper. Add the shrimp, toss to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • Step 2
    Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Remove shrimp from marinade and wrap each in prosciutto. Butter and layer 3 sheets of phyllo per shrimp. Cut widthwise into 1-inch wide strips. Wrap phyllo around the shrimp to form the natural shape of the shrimp. Brush the outside with butter and refrigerate for 1 hour. Place the phyllo-wrapped shrimp on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Step 3
    Serve hot with Papaya-Tomato Relish or your favorite Southwestern style relish.
  • Step 4
    PAPAYA-TOMATO RELISH: In a medium bowl, combine the papaya, tomato, parsley, chives, gherkins, red peppers and capers. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and garlic. Whisk in the olive oil and blend well. Pour over papaya mixture, toss and add salt and pepper to taste.

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