Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Skewers

Name: Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 32 cubes ripe cantaloupe, 1-inch cubes; 4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto, halved lengthwise; 16 fresh basil leaves; 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Juicy cantaloupe cubes wrapped in thin-sliced prosciutto and threaded on skewers, finished with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil for an elegant no-cook paleo appetizer.

15 minEasyServes 4150 cal/serving

ItalianAppetizerNo-CookPaleoLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

32 cubes ripe cantaloupe, 1-inch cubes
4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto, halved lengthwise
16 fresh basil leaves
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Place one fresh basil leaves leaf on top of each 32 cubes 1-inch cubes ripe cantaloupe cube.
2

Wrap a half-strip of 4 oz halved lengthwise thinly sliced prosciutto around each basil-topped melon cube.
3

Thread wrapped cubes onto small skewers or toothpicks, 2 per skewer.
4

Arrange on a platter, drizzle with 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, and finish with 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
5

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.

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Questions

How long does Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Skewers take?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 1 hour. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What can I use instead of prosciutto in Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Skewers?

The entry for Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Skewers calls for 4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto, halved lengthwise. In its place: Thinly sliced serrano ham, or bacon or pancetta where it is cooked into the dish.

Is Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Skewers low-carb?

A serving of Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Skewers carries 8 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

How many carbs are in Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Skewers?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 8 g of carbohydrate in about 150 calories, with 10 g protein and 6 g fat, plus 600 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Skewers?

Refrigerate what is left of Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Skewers within two hours and eat it within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat. Leafy parts wilt first; store them apart if you can.

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