Name: Prawn & Pancetta Spears Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 16 large prawns, peeled and deveined; 8 slices of pancetta; 2 tablespoons of olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste; Lemon wedges, for serving; Fresh parsley, for garnish

Prawn & Pancetta Spears Recipe

Konstance Snowden Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Prawn & Pancetta Spears

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

16 large prawns, peeled and deveined
8 slices of pancetta
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges, for serving
Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wrap each prawn with a slice of pancetta and secure with a toothpick.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the wrapped prawns to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the pancetta is crispy and the prawns are cooked through.
Transfer the prawn spears to a baking sheet and place in the oven for an additional 3-4 minutes to ensure they are fully cooked.
Remove from the oven and season with salt and pepper.
Serve the prawn spears hot, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories : 280kcal
Total Fat : 15g
Saturated Fat : 4g
Cholesterol : 180mg
Sodium : 550mg
Total Carbohydrates : 1g
Dietary Fiber : 0g
Sugar : 0g
Protein : 31g

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