Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp Appetizer

Butterflied shrimp stuffed with a sliver of Medjool date, wrapped with a slice of prosciutto then fried. Sprinkled with crumbled blue cheese, chopped chives and a drizzle of honey, Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp is an easy yet impressive shrimp appetizer.

Prosciutto wrapped shrimp drizzled with honey and chopped chives.

Everything is always better wrapped in bacon. For this recipe, we’re taking a leaner route and using dry cured prosciutto, an Italian ham product.

Prosciutto, known for its salty and savory profile, crisps up beautifully to compliment tender sweet shrimp, for a shrimp appetizer that’s not only sophisticated by satisfying. A drizzle of Honey adds a touch of liquid gold for a show stopping appetizer.

There is just something about a salty savory appetizer drizzled with golden honey. The flavor combination is simply outstanding. Another example of this combination is my appetizer recipe for Pear Blue Cheese Crostini. You need to check that one out.

Shrimp appetizer recipes make a frequent appearance in our house. Why? Because they’re so quick and easy to prepare. And this recipe with shrimp and prosciutto certainly doesn’t disappoint.

Let’s take a look:

Ingredients You’ll Need

Ingredients to make prosciutto wrapped shrimp.

Large Shrimp: Deveined, peeled, tails left on or off.
Thinly Sliced Prosciutto
Crumbled Blue Cheese. Or you can use Gorgonzola. Both are sharp and salty with a strong smell. It’s delightfully funky.
Medjool Dates: Medjool dates are a sweet date originally grown in Morocco, but are currently being grown in the United States. They have a rich caramel like flavor, and chewy texture. You can purchase them pitted or with pits. Purchase the pitted to make this recipe an easy fix.
Honey
Neutral Oil, for frying. Vegetable or canola oil work well here.
Honey
Chives: For garnish.

Step by Step Instructions, How To Make Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp, It’s Easy

Frying prosciutto wrapped shrimp in a large frr pan.

Step 1: Lay the prepped ingredients on a large cutting board. Place a sliver of Medjool date into the butterflied shrimp. Then wrap the shrimp with a slice of prosciutto.
Step 2: Heat the oil in a large fry pan. Fry the wrapped shrimps for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until shrimp are cooked through and prosciutto is crisp.

Prosciutto wrapped shrimp on a white platter drizzled with honey and garnished with chopped chives.

Step 3: Place the cooked shrimp on a serving platter. Drizzle with honey, sprinkle on crumbles of blue cheese and garnish with chopped chives.

Is Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp A Make Ahead Appetizer?

It most certainly can be. Serve this shrimp appetizer right out of the fry pan, or you can make ahead and serve at room temperature. Which makes it a “travel well” appetizer to take to a party.

Does This Appetizer Recipe Need A Dipping Sauce?

I personally think this prosciutto wrapped shrimp has so much flavor that it doesn’t need a dipping sauce at all. But if you’d like, melt some butter and add some garlic powder for a simple sauce. Or mix two tablespoons of Dijon mustard with 1 teaspoon of honey for a Honey Mustard sauce.

Tips For Success

Tip: Choose Quality Shrimp: Every Shrimp has a tail, but wild-caught American Shrimp not only has a story rich with flavor, but it’s also about hard-working families who bring us shrimp that tastes like shrimp. Please look for wild caught shrimp rather than farm raised. All-natural, healthy food from the nutrient-rich waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic with superior texture and flavor. Walmart, Sprouts and Whole Foods are good sources.
Choose large shrimp. The larger the shrimp, the easier it will be to assemble this appetizer.
Don’t over crowd the shrimp in the saucepan. Leave space between the shrimp when frying so air can circulate. If they’re place too close, it will create steam. The prosciutto won’t crisp up as well and the shrimp texture will be compromised.
Purchase a dry style of blue cheese. Blue cheese already crumbled and available for purchase in a deli container is a good choice here. Some expensive blue cheeses are very creamy. Save those to make a good homemade Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe.

Storage

Store any leftover shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Pop them in the microwave for about 15-30 seconds to take the chill off.

The tender texture of the shrimp, the sweetness of the Medjool date, salty prosciutto, and the strong piquant flavor blue cheese, all drizzled with honey is truly a treat.

More Popular Finger Food Appetizers

One of our favorite fun appetizers is this impressive yet easy Shrimp Wonton Cups recipe. Check that one out.

Shiitake Mushroom Bruschetta
Buffalo Shrimp
Andouille Sausage Pigs In A Blanket
Spicy Lamb Meatballs

And if you’re looking for more appetizer ideas, don’t miss my category for Appetizers. You’ll find lots of fun recipes including the most popular on my site for this Smoked Salmon Platter. A recipe from Grand Lake Lodge in Grand Lake, Colorado, it’s a great way to serve smoked salmon.

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Honeyed Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp with Blue Cheese

Lea Ann Brown

Butterflied shrimp stuffed with a sliver of Medjool date, wrapped with a slice of prosciutto then fried. A sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese, some flakes of chive and a drizzle of honey and you've got an easy and impressive shrimp appetizer.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 20

Course Appetizer Recipes

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 308 kcal

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons Neutral oil canola or vegetable oil work well here
12 large raw shrimp
6 slices Prosciutto cut in half lengthwise to make 12 slices
6 Medjool dates
2 Tablespoons chives chopped
¼ Cup Blue Cheese crumbled. Or Gorgonzola.
2 Tablespoon honey

Instructions

Peel, devein and butterfly the shrimp. You can leave the tails on or remove them.
If you purchased pitted dates, remove the pits from and quarter or cut the dates in eights, depending on the size of the shrimp. Stuff a slice of the date inside each shrimp.
Cut the prosciutto in half length wise and wrap a slice around the body of each shrimp.
Heat the oil over medium high heat. Sautee the shrimp for about 2 minutes per side, or until the prosciutto is crisp and the shrimp are cooked through.
To serve, arrange shrimp on a serving plater, sprinkle with blue cheese, chives and drizzle with honey.

Notes

Tips for Success:

Choose Quality Shrimp: Every Shrimp has a tail, but wild-caught American Shrimp not only has a story rich with flavor, but it’s also about hard-working families who bring us shrimp that tastes like shrimp. Please look for wild caught shrimp rather than farm raised. All-natural, healthy food from the nutrient-rich waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic with superior texture and flavor. Walmart, Sprouts and Whole Foods are good sources.

Choose large shrimp. The larger the shrimp, the easier it will be to assemble this appetizer.

Don’t over crowd the shrimp in the saucepan. Leave space between the shrimp when frying so air can circulate. If they’re place too close, it will create steam. The prosciutto won’t crisp up as well and the shrimp texture will be compromised.

Purchase a dry style of blue cheese. Blue cheese already crumbled and available for purchase in a deli container is a good choice here. Some expensive blue cheeses are very creamy. Save those to make a good homemade Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe.

Keyword Blue Cheese, dates, easy appetizer, prosciutto, shrimp

Thanks to the American Shrimp Processors Association for sponsoring my writing! When making the decision to cook with shrimp, be sure to check the sourcing. Shrimp purchased from a retailer should proudly state “wild-caught” or “wild American shrimp.” For a list of retailers, please visit www.americanshrimp.com.