Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 pound (U-15) jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 pound thin prosciutto slices, cut into 1 or 2-inch strips (depending on the size of the shrimp)
  • 10 (8-inch) skewers, soaked in warm water
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar, plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 pound baby arugula

Method

  • To prep the shrimp: Whisk together the wine, garlic, red pepper, salt and lemon juice.
  • Slowly pour in the olive oil.
  • Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
  • Let stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, pickle the onions.
  • Combine in a medium sauce pot, red wine vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper and water.
  • Bring to a boil and pour over the onions.
  • Let cool and then refrigerate.
  • In another small saucepan, place the 1 cup of balsamic over medium heat and reduce until the vinegar becomes syrupy, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let sit at room temperature until ready to use.
  • May need to reheat for use.
  • Have the grill preheated to medium-high.
  • Drain shrimp and reserve the marinade.
  • Wrap 1 prosciutto strip around each shrimp and place 2 shrimp on each skewer, leaving a little room between each shrimp.
  • Brush each of the skewers with some of the reserved marinade and place on the grill.
  • Grill the shrimp until the prosciutto is crispy and the shrimp turn opaque and are cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
  • In a large bowl, dress the arugula and the pickled onions with remaining balsamic, a splash of olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and top with the shrimp skewers.
  • Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the top.