Grilled Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp With Creamy Herb Dressing Food

ELSA'S JUMBO SHRIMP WITH SAGE AND PANCETTA

Steps:

• Place shrimp on a dish and drizzle with a touch of extra-virgin olive oil and toss shrimp to coat lightly in the oil. Press sage leaves down the backs of shrimp where you have deveined them. Wrap shrimp with 1 slice of pancetta each and hold in place with a toothpick placed lengthwise in shrimp. Set aside until ready to grill.
• Heat an indoor electric grill to highest setting. Grill shrimps 3 minutes on each side or until shrimp is pink and just firm and pancetta is crisp. To pan fry shrimp, heat a nonstick skillet over medium high to high heat, and sear shrimp 3 minutes per side. Serve 3 shrimp per person with potato watercress salad and green bean salad.
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GRILLED SHRIMP LETTUCE CUPS WITH CREAMY HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high.
• Double-skewer the shrimp with 2 metal skewers, one skewer through the thicker part of the shrimp and one close to the tail (wooden skewers will work too, but soak for 30 minutes in water first); skewer 6 shrimp per skewer set. Repeat with the remaining shrimp and skewers.
• Mix together the paprika, garlic powder and coriander in a small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of the shrimp with the seasoning mixture, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle the shrimp with olive oil. Grill until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes a side.
• Arrange the shrimp on the lettuce cups and drizzle with the Creamy Herb Sauce. Top with the cilantro and dill.
• Combine the yogurt, cilantro, dill, mayonnaise, chili paste and garlic in a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice as needed to make the sauce as thick, thin or acidic as you'd like. Season with salt and pepper.

GRILLED PANCETTA WRAPPED WHOLE FISH WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Rinse fish and pat dry. Season to taste inside and out. Place fresh herbs inside cavity of fish. Lightly oil both sides of fish. Wrap seasoned, oiled fish with pancetta that is thinly sliced and unrolled. Wrap fish loosely with the pancetta leaving head and tail exposed.
• Set fish in center of cooking grate. Cover grill. Cook until opaque, but still moist in thickest part (10 to 15 minutes). Turn once during cooking. Remove from grill. Peel off top layer of skin. Slide fish onto platter. To serve slide a wide metal spatula between flesh and bones, and lift out each portion.

GRILLED SHRIMP AND CORN SALAD WITH HERB LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. In a small saucepan set over medium heat, melt the butter and garlic together. Brush the corn with the butter mixture and reserve the remaining butter for a later use. Grill the corn until slightly charred and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from the heat, then cut the kernels from the cobs and place in a large bowl. Stir in the arugula, cilantro, oil, parsley, tarragon, avocados, black-eyed peas, jalapenos, lime juice and onions.
• Thread the shrimp onto the skewers, 4 per skewer, and brush with the reserved garlic butter. Sprinkle the shrimp with the paprika and some salt and pepper and then grill until pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
• Season the salad with salt and pepper, then transfer to a serving plate and place the shrimp skewers on top of the salad to serve.

PANCETTA WRAPPED SHRIMP WITH CHIPOTLE VINAIGRETTE AND CILANTRO OIL

Steps:

• Prepare cilantro oil by pureeing cilantro, canola oil, honey, lime juice, and salt to taste until smooth; pour into a bowl or bottle, and set aside.
• Prepare the chipotle vinaigrette by pureeing the chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and garlic in a blender until smooth. With the blender running, slowly pour in the canola oil, and puree until creamy. Season to taste with salt, and set aside.
• Preheat a grill for medium heat.
• Cut the pancetta slices in half. Wrap a half slice of pancetta around each shrimp to cover. Grill until the pancetta has crisped, and the shrimp has turned opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
• To serve, arrange cooked shrimp on a warmed serving platter or individual plates, and drizzle with chipotle vinaigrette and cilantro oil.

GRILLED PANCETTA-WRAPPED SHRIMP WITH CREAMY HERB DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend first 6 ingredients in processor. Pour into small bowl, cover and chill until could (at least 1 hr) Wrap shrimp with pancetta, secure with toothpick. Brush with oil. Sprinkle with pepper. Cover and chill on baking sheet (up to 4 hrs ahead) Spray grill rack with nonstick spray. Medium high barbecue heat. Grill until shrimp cooked and pancetta is crispy, about 6 minutes) Turn occasionally. Remove toothpicks. Arrange on plater around dressing.

LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP AND PANCETTA

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted water, cook the pasta until just al dente. Drain and return to the pot.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the pancetta and cook until golden brown, 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
• In same skillet add the shallots and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
• Add the wine, salt, red pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, pancetta and shrimp. Bring mixture to a boil and cook about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir frequently. Shrimp should become pink and cooked through. DO NOT OVER COOK.
• Add the parsley and stir to combine.
• In a large bowl, combine pasta with shrimp mixture. Toss well to combine.
• Add parmesan and toss well to thoroughly combine. Let set for 3 minutes until pasta absorbs all the liquid.
• Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

GRILLED PANCETTA-WRAPPED SHRIMP WITH CREAMY HERB DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend first 6 ingredients in processor until parsley is finely chopped. Pour dressing into small bowl; cover and chill until cold, at least 1 hour. Place shrimp on baking sheet. Wrap 1 pancetta slice around each shrimp; secure with toothpick. Brush with oil. Sprinkle with pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 hours ahead; cover and chill. Spray grill rack with nonstick spray. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill shrimp until cooked through and pancetta is crisp, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes. Remove toothpicks. Place bowl of dressing on platter. Arrange shrimp around bowl.

SHRIMP AND PANCETTA IN WHITE WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Circle Saute pan 2-3 times with olive oil.
• Saute garlic and shallots until just tender.
• (I usually end up adding more garlic because I'm a garlic fiend).
• Add Pancetta -- saute on low-med heat until starting to crisp up.
• Add White wine and scrape up bits of pancetta and garlic/shallots until starting to reduce.
• Add Butter -- stir all together -- it will start to thicken.
• To this add cream and cornstarch if wanted to thicken sauce to your preference -- just add slowly and stir constantly
• Add lemon juice, red pepper flakes and cheese and stir until desired taste (heat).
• Add Shrimp and cook until pink.
• Cook Pasta as directed and toss together.
• Add more crushed red pepper flakes, some fresh chopped parsley and more cheese to taste.
• Good loaf of crusty bread and a good bottle of Chardonnay and you are in business!

GRILLED PANCETTA WRAPPED SHRIMP WITH CREAMY HERB DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend first 6 ingredients in processor until herbs are finely chopped. Por dressing into small bowl, cover and chill. Place shrimp on a baking sheet. Wrap one slice of pancetta around each shrimp, securing with a toothpick. Brush with oil. Sprinkle with pepper. (can be made 4 hours ahead. Spray grill rack with cooking spray. Heat BBQ to medium high. Grill shrimp until cooked through and pancetta is crisp- turning occasionaly- about 6 minutes. Remove toothpicks. Place bowl of dressing on a platter and arrange shrimp around bowl.

GRILLED SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN PANCETTA, WITH HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium. Brush scallops lightly with olive oil. Unravel pancetta into 6 thin strips. Cut strips to fit around the scallops' narrow rims. Wrap a strip of pancetta around each scallop, and thread scallops on 2 parallel skewers through the pancetta so they are easier to turn.
• In a large bowl, toss together arugula, butter lettuce, mint, fennel and orange zest. Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt, and toss to mix. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Divide among 4 plates.
• Season scallops lightly on the top and bottom with salt. Grill until scallops and pancetta are crisp on edges and scallops are cooked through. Remove from grill and place on top of salads. Serve.