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Melon Prosciutto Skewers 1

Melon Prosciutto Skewers

These delightful bites feature juicy melon wrapped in paper-thin prosciutto, creating a sophisticated yet incredibly easy-to-prepare starter that will impress your guests without keeping you trapped in the kitchen during your summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12 servings
Calories 78 kcal

Equipment

  • Wooden Skewers or Cocktail Picks
  • Melon Baller

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 ripe cantaloupe melon honeydew or watermelon also work beautifully
  • 8 oz thinly sliced prosciutto about 12-16 slices
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey optional
  • 8-10 fresh mint leaves torn or whole for garnish
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 20-24 wooden skewers or cocktail picks

Instructions
 

  • Cut the melon in half and remove all seeds using a spoon. Using a melon baller, scoop out approximately 24 evenly sized melon balls. If you don't have a melon baller, simply cut the melon into 1-inch cubes.
  • In a medium bowl, gently toss the melon balls with fresh lime juice and a drizzle of honey if desired. Allow the melon to marinate for 5 minutes while you prepare the prosciutto.
  • Carefully separate the prosciutto slices and cut each slice in half lengthwise. If your prosciutto slices are particularly large, you may need to cut them into thirds.
  • Wrap each melon ball with a strip of prosciutto, creating a partial covering that allows some of the colorful melon to remain visible. Thread each wrapped melon ball onto a wooden skewer or cocktail pick.
  • Arrange the skewers on a serving platter. Scatter torn mint leaves over the assembled skewers and add a light sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper.

Notes

For best results, assemble these skewers no more than 2 hours before serving to maintain optimal texture.
For a more elegant presentation, gently fold the prosciutto in pleats as you wrap, creating texture and volume.
Try serving these skewers standing upright in a shallow dish with a small amount of honey-balsamic drizzle for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSodium: 310mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 5.5g
Keyword Melon, Prosciutto, Skewers, Summer Appetizer, No-Cook
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