This Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp and Goat Cheese Appetizer is quick, easy and brings serious wow to holiday parties or intimate dinners.
Seven simple ingredients create one fabulous shrimp appetizer!
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Crispy prosciutto, herb-infused goat cheese, and shrimp all rolled together into an exquisite appetizer.
We enjoyed this prosciutto, shrimp and goat cheese appetizer so much for our Sweetheart Dinner we made it again with a garden salad for an easy weekday meal.
Seven simple ingredients and 5 easy steps is all it takes to bring your appetizer A-game. You’ll wonder why you haven’t used prosciutto to shrink wrap your food long ago.
Prosciutto can be a little delicate to work with, but it’s the thin, flexible aspect of the prosciutto that causes it to shrink and crisp so quickly.
You’ll love how fast and easy it is to get this shrimp appetizer ready for the table with just 6 minutes of cooking time!
Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp Step by Step
- Butterfly peeled and deveined shrimp (tails on or off, your choice).
- Mix herbs and goat cheese.
- Stuff shrimp.
- Roll up on 1/2 slice of prosciutto to wrap.
- Pan-sear 3 minutes on each side.
Shrimp Prep TIP: If shrimp is not already peeled and deveined you can use a sharp knife to cut the back of the shell and remove the dark vein or use a simple shrimp cleaner which works great.)
Recipe Tips
- 21-25 count shrimp or larger are easier to stuff.
- Shrimp can be stuffed and wrapped up to 24 hours in advance; cook just before serving.
- Softening the goat cheese to room temperature helps with mixing.
- Don’t worry if the prosciutto breaks when wrapping. Simply overlap the broken pieces to help it stick long enough to get it to the skillet.
Recipe Variations
- Substitute fresh herbs in place of the dried Italian seasoning or parsley.
- Substitute speck in place of prosciutto.
- Serve with a honey-mustard dipping sauce.
- Remove the tails and serve as a salad protein topper.
Appetizer or weeknight main dish, this Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp and Goat Cheese Appetizer recipe is sure to bring out the oohs and aahs in everyone.
Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp and Goat Cheese Appetizer
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 12 (21-25 count) large shrimp tail on, peeled and deveined, and butterflied
- 6 slices prosciutto
- 4 ounces goat cheese softened
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dry Italian herb seasoning (optional)
- 1/2 clove garlic — minced
Instructions
- Butterfly shrimp by slicing the backside toward the top, without cutting all the way through to create an open pocket for the cheese filling.
- In a mixing bowl, blend 4 ounces goat cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons minced parsley, 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon Italian herbs, and 1/2 clove minced garlic together. Press approximately 1 1/2 teaspoons of the filling in the butterflied cavity of each shrimp.
- Place 1 slice of prosciutto on cutting board and slice lengthwise in half to create 2 strips. Wrap each shrimp tightly with one strip of prosciutto.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over med heat until hot. Sear the shrimp for 3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink and the prosciutto is crisp.
- Remove from skillet and serve.
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Notes
Recipe Tips:
- 21-25 count shrimp or larger are easier to stuff.
- Substitute fresh herbs in place of the dried Italian seasoning or parsley.
- Substitute speck in place of prosciutto.
- Shrimp can be prepped and wrapped up to 24 hours in advance and cooked just before serving.
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Michele Loschiavo says
Can I bake or broil them instead of frying?
Judy Purcell says
Hi Michele, yes you could broil them. I would brush them with a little oil and broil on HIGH for 2-3 minutes on each side. An air fryer would work too. 🙂
mjskitchen says
My mouth is already watering! These shrimp look quite delicious. I would love to make this treat for the football games this weekend. Hopefully I can find some decent shrimp around here. It hasn’t been easy lately.
Hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday!
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
Oh my these look absolutely amazing, definitely agree they’re exquisite!
jennifer says
I think I’m planning to make a meal of the entire baking sheet full! I’m serious . . maybe rice and salad on the side (or not!)
Zuzana says
i don’t really like fish but this still looks good
Don Baiocchi says
Whoa, I didn’t know you could stuff shrimp like this. I bet these are VERY popular. I’ll have to try them!
Kelly says
So elegant! Tastes delicious and super easy to make!
ChihYu says
These are so good! Easy to make and the flavors and textures are perfect!
Hope says
Loving this for an appetizer , snack or light dinner! I have never tried stuffing shrimp before, great idea!
linda spiker says
We made these and served them with a salad! Perfect light meal.
Heather H says
Something so yummy has just one carb, I can’t believe it but i’ll definitely eat it! I just so happened to have bought a large amount of shrimp that I must consume right away!
Jean Choi says
Everything I love in one bite! This is the perfect holiday. appetizer.
ken says
Gonna try it tonight with my girl friend let you know later how it turned out????????????
Judy Purcell says
Let me know how it goes!!!
Chris's Gourmet Fashion says
Love this combination of foods! Pretty pictures too.
rsmacaalay says
Your appetizers makes me really hungry. Shrimp + Prosciutto + Goats Cheese = Mega Yummy!
Erika says
This makes my mouth water and my tummy rumble…..