Prawn & pancetta spears

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Prawn & pancetta spears
45 min.
20
57kcal

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These Prawn & Pancetta Spears are the perfect combination of savory, tangy, and fresh, making them a standout choice for your next antipasti platter or appetizer. The delicate sweetness of prawns wrapped in crispy pancetta creates an irresistible bite, while the lemon mayonnaise dip adds a refreshing and zesty touch. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or preparing a more formal meal, these bite-sized delights are sure to impress your guests.

Not only are they packed with flavor, but they are also gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP, making them an excellent option for those with dietary restrictions. The simplicity of the recipe ensures that you can have these delicious spears ready in just under 45 minutes, leaving you with plenty of time to enjoy the company of your friends and family.

Grilled to perfection, the pancetta crisps up beautifully around the prawns, and the homemade lemon mayonnaise dip complements each bite, adding a layer of brightness to the dish. These prawn and pancetta spears are the kind of snack that guests can't resist coming back for more. Serve them warm or hot, and watch them disappear in no time!

Ingredients

  • 10 slices pancetta 
  • 20  shrimp raw whole peeled
  • tbsp olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • tbsp lemon zest grated finely chopped
  • tbsp juice of lemon 
  • tbsp chives snipped finely
  • tbsp mayonnaise 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • grill
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Soak 20 short bamboo skewers in water to prevent them burning under the grill. To make the dip, combine the preserved lemon or lemon zest, lemon juice, chives and mayonnaise and refrigerate.
  2. Heat the grill to high.
  3. Cut the pancetta or prosciutto probably in half, although sizes of slices differ so that it wraps around the middle of the prawn, still showing some of the prawn at either end. Thread each prawn on to a skewer and lay on a baking sheet with a rim.
  4. Mix the olive oil with sea salt and freshly ground pepper in a bowl and brush the prawns with the seasoned oil.
  5. Grill for 3-4 minutes on one side until the pancetta is crisp, then turn and grill for a minute or two more until cooked through.
  6. Serve hot or warm with the lemon mayonnaise for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Calories57kcal
Protein17.96%
Fat80.82%
Carbs1.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.75
Glycemic Load
0.01
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.0039130271129%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
0.11mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:56.67kcal
2.83%
Fat:5.11g
7.86%
Saturated Fat:1.06g
6.62%
Carbohydrates:0.17g
0.06%
Net Carbohydrates:0.14g
0.05%
Sugar:0.05g
0.06%
Cholesterol:19.9mg
6.63%
Sodium:55.96mg
2.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.55g
5.11%
Vitamin K:5.66µg
5.39%
Phosphorus:27.92mg
2.79%
Copper:0.04mg
2.1%
Vitamin E:0.31mg
2.08%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.25%
Selenium:0.87µg
1.25%
Potassium:36.58mg
1.05%
Magnesium:4.16mg
1.04%