Marinated Stuffed Shrimp

By KennyB07

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
• thinly sliced
• Lettuce Leaves (optional)
• MARINADE
• 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup white balsamic
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper or cayenne

Preparation

Step 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.....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. Whisk 1/2 cup oil, balsamic vinegar, rosemary and red pepper in large bowl; add shrimp and toss. Cover and chill another 10 minutes.......Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade. Place shrimp on a lettuce-linned serving platter if cesired Makes 24 appetizers. 30 min