Grilled Zucchini And Prosciutto Skewers
Serves: 5
Ally Shanahan
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
55
Spice
51
Sweetness
50
Sourness
38
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.9
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 tbsps
Lemon Juice (fresh)1 clove
Garlic (peeled and smashed)1 large
Lemon (zest of)2 tbsps
Extra-Virgin Olive OilDirections:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill
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Spray the grill with vegetable oil cooking spray
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For the pesto: Pulse the basil, nuts, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper until finely chopped in a blender or food processor
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With the machine running, gradually add the oil until the mixture is smooth and thick
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Add the cheese and pulse until just incorporated
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Season with salt and pepper
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For the skewers: Thread 1 round of zucchini onto a skewer
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Thread 1 crumpled piece of prosciutto onto the skewer
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Repeat 3 more times ending with a round of zucchini
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Each skewer should have 5 rounds of zucchini and 4 pieces of prosciutto
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Drizzle the skewers with olive oil and grill, turning occasionally, until the zucchini are tender, about 5 minutes
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Brush the skewers with the pesto, using a pastry brush, and serve