This sounds fantastmagorical! Thankee, thankee, thankee!

Carol

On Aug 5, 7:06 am, Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>
> Here's an app that starts with raw shrimp. Enjoy!
>
> { Exported from MasterCook Mac }
>
> Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp
>
> Recipe By: Calgary Cook-In 2001, posted to r.f.c. by Barb Schaller
> 8-4-2007
> Serving Size: 6
> Preparation Time: 0:00
> Categories: Appetizers/Nibblers
>
> 20 basil leaves
> 1/2 tsp paprika
> 1/2 tsp cayenne
> 1/2 tsp curry powder
> 1/2 tsp ground cumin
> 1/2 tsp ground coriander
> 1/2 tsp salt
> 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
> 1 tbsp olive oil
> 2 tbsp sugar
> 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
> 20 jumbo shrimp (ed. note: 20 is only enough
> if your two!)
> 10 thin slices lean pancetta sliced in half
>
> Combine the first 11 ingredients - except the basil leaves, in a medium
> sized mixing bowl. Add the shrimp and marinate for 30 minutes. Wrap the
> shrimp with the pancetta and a basil leaf and secure with a toothpick.
> Preheat the barbeque and brush the grids with oil. Grill on high heat, 3
> to 4 minutes per side, until the shrimp becomes opaque and curls.
> Enjoy!!
>
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> Notes: From Samantha Demidavicius' friend Verna.
> Made for Rob for his birthday 2006; finding sliced pancetta is a trick;
> guys at Brianno's refuse to slice it because they can it can't be done;
> I think I used prosciutto this time. Bought the pancetta at Byerly's
> first time I did them.