Fresh Prosciutto-Wrapped Cantaloupe Skewers
A quick and easy summer party recipe featuring sweet cantaloupe wrapped in salty prosciutto, optionally enhanced with fresh basil and balsamic glaze for a refreshing and crowd-pleasing appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes (optional grilling)
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 16 skewers (about 8 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium-sized ripe cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
- 16 small fresh basil leaves (optional)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Balsamic glaze (optional, for drizzling)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 16 small wooden skewers, soaked in water for 10 minutes before use (optional)
Instructions
- Peel the cantaloupe, cut it in half, scoop out the seeds, and cut the flesh into roughly 1-inch cubes.
- If prosciutto slices are large, cut them into strips about 1 inch wide and 4 inches long.
- Thread one cantaloupe cube onto a wooden skewer, add a fresh basil leaf (optional), then wrap a strip of prosciutto around the melon and basil. Repeat until the skewer is full, usually 2-3 pieces per skewer.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze if using. Finish with a pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
- Optional: Grill the skewers on a preheated grill for 1-2 minutes per side to warm the prosciutto slightly without cooking the melon. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Assemble skewers within an hour before serving to prevent sogginess. Pat cantaloupe dry if very juicy. Soak wooden skewers before use to prevent burning if grilling. Can substitute prosciutto with roasted red pepper or smoked tofu for vegetarian option. Best served chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 skewers per
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 9
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