Serrano-Wrapped Sherry Shrimp Recipe

Name: Serrano-Wrapped Sherry Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 large prawns or jumbo shrimp, tail on and deveined; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 stem fresh oregano or marjoram, leaves stripped and finely chopped; EVOO, for drizzling; Hot sauce, such as Tabasco; Fat handful fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 12 slices Serrano ham; Olive oil, for sauteing; 1/2 cup dry sherry; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

12 large prawns or jumbo shrimp, tail on and deveined
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 lemon, juiced
1 stem fresh oregano or marjoram, leaves stripped and finely chopped
EVOO, for drizzling
Hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Fat handful fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 slices Serrano ham
Olive oil, for sauteing
1/2 cup dry sherry
2 tablespoons butter

1
Toss the shrimp with the garlic, half of the lemon juice, the oregano, a fat drizzle of EVOO, a few shakes hot sauce, the parsley and some salt and pepper.
2
Wrap each shrimp in a slice of ham.
3
Drizzle some olive oil in a large skillet and heat over medium-high to high heat.
4
Add the shrimp and cook until the ham is brown and crisp and the shrimp are firm and pink at the ends.
5
Remove the shrimp to a platter.
6
Pour the sherry in the pan, swirl, then add the butter and the remaining lemon juice, and swirl to gloss the sauce.
7
Pour the sauce over the shrimp and serve.

572

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 large prawns or jumbo shrimp, tail on and deveined, 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1 lemon, juiced, 1 stem fresh oregano or marjoram, leaves stripped and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Serrano-Wrapped Sherry Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Serrano-Wrapped Sherry Shrimp

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