Prosciutto-Wrapped Basil Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    20 large frozen peeled deveined shrimp, thawed
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
    1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
    1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
    1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
    10 very thin slices prosciutto (about 4 ounces total)
    cooking spray
    8 lemon wedges, for serving
Preparation
    Preheat broiler.
    In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, basil, olive oil, zest, salt, red pepper flakes and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
    Lay the prosciutto slices on a large work surface and cut prosciutto in half lengthwise so you have 20 pieces. Wrap the prosciutto around each shrimp, leaving the tail hanging out, and thread on an 8-inch skewer. Repeat with remaining shrimp for a total of 4 skewers with 5 shrimp each.
    Place the skewers on a broiling pan lightly coated with cooking spray. Broil the shrimp 2 minutes on each side. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

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