Best Prosciutto And Melon Recipes

PROSCIUTTO E MELONE (ITALIAN HAM AND MELON)

Steps:

• Remove the flesh from the rind of the cantaloupe; wrap each piece of cantaloupe with a slice of the ham. Serve cold.

BROCHETTES OF MELON, PROSCIUTTO, AND FRESH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Using on/off turns, puree olive oil, 1/3 cup basil, and shallot in processor until basil and shallot are finely chopped.
• Cut each cantaloupe wedge crosswise in half. If using large mozzarella ball, trim and cut into 6 cubes. Alternate 1 melon piece, 1 piece ruffled prosciutto, 1 mozzarella ball or cube, 1 more prosciutto piece, and 1 more melon piece on each skewer. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature 15 minutes before serving.)
• Arrange skewers on platter. Drizzle with basil oil and sprinkle with cracked black pepper. Garnish with basil sprigs.
• *Available at Italian markets, cheese shops, and some supermarkets.

MELON AND PROSCIUTTO WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND MINT

Steps:

• In a small bowl stir together the vinegar, the minced mint, and the sugar, let the mixture stand for 30 minutes, and force it through a fine sieve set over a bowl, pressing hard on the solids. Arrange 3 wedges of the melon on each of 4 chilled plates and drizzle each serving with some of the vinegar mixture. Drape each serving of melon with a slice of the prosciutto and garnish the plates with the mint sprigs.

PROSCIUTTO, MELON, AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Top toasts (do not rub with garlic or drizzle with oil) with thin slices of prosciutto and melon, such as cantaloupe. (Use a vegetable peeler or a mandoline for the fruit.) Drizzle with aged balsamic vinegar.

MELON AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Cut off the rind of the melon, then slice the melon into long wedges and put on a platter. Squeeze the lime juice over the melon and sprinkle with the pepper. Fold up the ham and arrange alongside the melon.

GRILLED LEG OF LAMB-- SPINACH AND STILTON SALAD WITH GARLIC CROUTONS-- CHILLED MELON SOUP WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Cut leg of lamb in loin sections then marinate with 1/2 cup olive oil, 3 gloves garlic, curry powder, dried herbs and rosemary. Marinate for 30 minutes or overnight if possible. Then grill the loins for 15 to 20 minutes turning just once. Carefully flambe with pastis.
• Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and toss with remainder of garlic and 3 tablespoons of olive oil then season with salt and pepper. Toast croutons for about 15 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven turning 2 to 3 times for even browning. Then toss croutons with spinach, Stilton, tomatoes, remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar, season with salt and pepper.
• In a food processor, puree cantaloupe, apple juice, mango, orange and peach. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with basil and prosciutto.

GRILLED MELON AND PROSCIUTTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil and salt until emulsified. Add the basil, parsley, tarragon and Parmesan and stir to combine.
• For the salad: Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and prosciutto and cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until the prosciutto is brown and crispy, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the prosciutto to a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool.
• Heat a grill pan over high heat. Place the melon wedges in the pan and grill until nice grill marks appear and the melon is slightly caramelized, about 1 minute per side. Remove to a cutting board and chop into bite-size pieces.
• Add the grilled melon, pasta and olives to the bowl with the dressing and toss well to coat. Sprinkle with the crispy prosciutto.

PROSCIUTTO AND MELON

Steps:

• Scoop out seeds from each melon half. Cut each half into 6 wedges. Remove melon skins. Add 1 slice of prosciutto to top of each wedge. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Add pepper, to taste.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED SHRIMP AND MELON

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shrimp and simmer until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water; pat dry and transfer to a large bowl. Add the melon, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, the honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; gently stir. Let marinate 15 minutes.
• Wrap 1 melon slice and 1 shrimp in a piece of prosciutto; secure with a toothpick. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• Transfer the remaining marinade to a blender. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar and the herbs; puree. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the prosciutto-shrimp bundles with the dressing.

MELON AND PROSCIUTTO WRAPS

Steps:

• Scoop out seeds from each melon half. Cut each half into 6 wedges. Remove melon skins. Wrap 1 or 2 slices of prosciutto around each wedge. Secure prosciutto with 4 toothpicks. Cut each wedge into 4 bite-sized pieces. Cover and refrigerate.
• Serve chilled.
• (Can be made 2 to 3 hours ahead of time and chilled. Make sure melon wedges are well wrapped so that they do not dry out.)

PROSCIUTTO AND MELON SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the prosciutto slices on a foil-lined baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake until firm, golden around the edges, and almost crisp, about 18 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
• Place half the melon in the blender with half the tomatoes. Pulse the blender until the mixture is pureed. Pour the soup in a large bowl. Puree the remaining melon and tomatoes and add to the bowl. Add the salt and pepper.
• Ladle the soup into bowls. Crumble the cooled prosciutto crisps over the top of the soup. Sprinkle with basil and serve.

PROSCIUTTO AND MELON (PROSCIUTTO Y MELONI)

Steps:

• Wrap each melon wedge with proscuitto or place wedge on plate and drape with proscuitto slice.
• Enjoy!

BROCHETTES OF MELON, PROSCIUTTO, AND FRESH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Puree olive oil, basil and shallot in processor until basil and shallot are finely chopped.
• Can be made the day before and bring out to room temperature for an hour before serving.
• Make round balls from the smaller end of a melon baller, leave at least a half inch around the edges. Hold a toothpick with 2 fingers, stick in a melon ball with the rounded side down.
• Next, roll up a piece of prosciutto and place it on top of the melon ball.
• Then stick in a mozzarella piece at the end.
• Stick the toothpick with the mozzarella side down into the rim of the cantaloupe.
• Repeat until both half of the cantaloupe rims are filled with these little brochettes.
• Can be made 2 hours ahead, cover and refrigerate.
• Divide and pour the sauce into the 2 bowls of the cantaloupe.
• Dip a brochette into the sauce and put the whole thing in your mouth at once.
• Enjoy!

PROSCIUTTO AND MELON PANINO

Steps:

• Spray a panini grill or griddle with nonstick spray. Heat over medium heat. Arrange half of the cheese over the bottom piece of focaccia. Arrange the prosciutto, arugula, and then the cantaloupe atop the cheese. Cover with the remaining cheese, then the focaccia top.
• Grill the panino until the cheese melts and the bread is crisp and golden, about 6 minutes. Cut the panino in half and eat.

EASY MELON AND 'PROSCIUTTO' SKEWERS

Steps:

• Thread 2 each ham strips, cantaloupe balls and mint leaves alternately onto each of 12 (6-inch) skewers as shown in photo.

MELON SALAD W/FRESH MOZZARELLA, PROSCIUTTO AND LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Fry Prosciutto in 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp.
• Remove; drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Combine melons, mozzarella, and herbs in a large blow.
• Whisk together lime juice, 2 tablespoons oil, shallot, honey, red pepper, and salt.
• Drizzle over fruit and toss gently to coat.
• Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with fried prosciutto and coarsely ground fresh black pepper.
• Serve salad at room temperature.

MELON AND PROSCIUTTO WITH STRAWBERRY BASIL GRANITA

Steps:

• Combine the strawberries, sugar, curry powder and sherry vinegar in a processor or blender and blend until smooth. Add the basil and process until finely minced. Transfer the mixture to a metal pan and place in the freezer. Freeze until mixture becomes a firm slush, mixing several times with a fork, about an hour. Heat a non-stick pan over medium high heat. Wrap the melon wedges with prosciutto. Melt the butter in the hot pan, add the melon wedges and saute each side until the prosciutto is browned. Remove the melon wedges and deglaze the pan with the lemon juice. To serve, put a small handful of mesclun greens on each of four plates. Place a melon wedge on top and drizzle the glaze from the pan over the greens. Divide the strawberry granita between the plates and serve.

MELON, PROSCIUTTO, AND FRESH MOZZARELLA SKEWERS

Steps:

• Place first 5 ingredients in a blender or food processor.
• Blend or pulse until the shallot and basil are finely chopped.
• Cut melon in half and scoop out the seeds. Using a small melon baller (about the same size as the cheese balls), create as many melon balls as you can.
• Create your masterpiece! To arrange your skewer, start with a melon ball. Next ruffle a piece of prosciutto and slide that on. Next add a mozzarella ball then another piece of ruffled prosciutto and finally another melon ball. Continue until all skewers have been created. Arrange on your platter.
• You can make this a couple of hours ahead but you should cover and place in the refrigerator. (Do not put the basil oil in the refrigerator).
• When ready to serve, drizzle skewers with the basil oil and garnish with a few basil leaves.

MELON AND PROSCIUTTO RISOTTO

Steps:

• Bring 6 cups vegetable broth to a simmer. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 medium cantaloupe (peeled, seeded, grated), 2 chopped shallots, and 1 chopped garlic clove; cook, stirring, until liquid is thickened, 8-10 minutes. Add 2 cups arborio rice and 1/4 cup dry white wine; cook for 2 minutes. Add broth by 1/2-cupfuls, stirring often and cooking until liquid is almost absorbed before adding more, until all broth has been added and rice is tender, 25-30 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup mascarpone and 1 ounce. chopped prosciutto; top with thinly sliced basil.

MELON WITH BRIE AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Cut melon into 4 long thin wedges; remove skin.
• Halve the wedges crosswise.
• Cut the cheese into 16 thin slices; halve prosciutto lengthwise.
• Wrap each piece of cheese with a piece of melon using a strip of prosciutto.
• Arrange on a serving platter.