Easy Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp

Ingredients

• 5-7 thin slices prosciutto
• 1 pound jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined (tail on or off))
• 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter (melted)
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• pinch of salt and pepper

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. 2

   On a cutting board, slice the prosciutto into three long strips and then slice each of those strips in half.  (You should have six long strips that are approximately 1-inch by 4-5 inches.)  Wrap a piece of prosciutto around the body of a piece of shrimp, and lay it seam-side-down on a parchment-covered baking sheet.  Repeat with the remaining shrimp and prosciutto.

3. 3

   Brush the melted butter onto the top of each shrimp.  Season with a few generous pinches of salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the prosciutto is slightly crispy.  Serve warm, with cocktail forks if desired.

5. 5

   Whisk all ingredients together until combined.  Season with extra salt and pepper if desired, and serve warm.