Bite with Belkys: Prosciutto Shrimp Salad

The Chef: Elisa Valderrama
The Dish: Prosciutto Shrimp Salad

Ingredients for the dressing:

1 large shallot, minced
1/2 tbs. of salt
black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil

Method of Preparation:

-In a large bowl combine shallots, salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.

-Whisk it together, and set it to the side. The dressing can be stored for up to two weeks. Chef Elisa says if you don't have time, you can use your favorite salad dressing.

Ingredients for the glazed nuts:

1/2 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of water
1/4 cup of maple syrup
2 cups of toasted walnuts, chopped

Method of Preparation:

-In a hot pan add sugar and water. Keep it on medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.

-Then add maple syrup, and let it cook for about two more minutes or until the mixture thickens.

-Next, add the walnuts and keep stirring. The syrup will look like it has evaporated and the nuts will lose their shine.

-Place the walnuts in a greased sheet pan, and into a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes.

Ingredients for the prosciutto shrimp:

18 large shrimp, peeled & cleaned
9 Thin slices of prosciutto, cut in half, lengthwise
olive oil
2 cups of red seedless grapes
11 oz. of goat cheese, crumbled
2 whole romaine lettuces, washed and chopped
6 oz. of mesclun mix

Method of Preparation:

-Start by pouring some olive oil over the shrimp and the prosciutto. Then wrap each raw shrimp with one slice of the ham. Chef Elisa says you can also do this recipe with salmon, instead of shrimp.

-Then grill the shrimp for about one minute on each side.

-Lastly, in a large bowl combine romaine lettuce, mesclun mix, grapes, goat cheese, the glazed nuts and the dressing.

To Plate the Dish:

Place the salad mix on a plate, and top it off with three of the prosciutto shrimps.

Serving Suggestion: White wine

Serves: 6

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Mama Lila's Bistro
1915 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
305-461-2424
www.mamalilasbistro.com