Marinated Stuffed Shrimp Recipe

These marinated stuffed shrimp appetizers are sure to please your guests. With shrimp, garlic, cheese and more these taste great!

• Meal Type: Appetizer
• Ethnicity: Other
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 15-30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 lb. large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (8-oz) round smoked Gouda cheese
• 4 oz. prosciutto or deli-cooked ham, very thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper or cayenne
• Lettuce leaves (optional)

Directions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat in large skillet. Saute shrimp, garlic, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste in hot oil 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; cool.
2. Cut cheese into 1-inch cubes. Cut prosciutto into thin strips. Wrap cheese cubes with ham strips; wrap shrimp around cubes, securing with wooden toothpicks. Cover and chill 10 minutes.
3. Whisk 1/2 cup oil, balsamic vinegar, rosemary and red pepper in large bowl; add shrimp and toss. Cover and chill 10 minutes more.
4. Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade.Place shrimp on a lettuce-lined serving platter, if desired
5. desired.
6. Makes 24 appetizers