Prosciutto Wrapped Endive With Balsamic Reduction Recipes

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ENDIVE W/ BALSAMIC FIG REDUCTION - RACHAEL RA

Steps:

• Trim the heads of endive, and quarter them lengthwise.
• Cut the sliced prosciutto in half on an angle across the center.
• Over medium-high temperature, heat a grill pan or large skillet.
• Season the prepared endive with salt and freshly ground pepper (I like tricolor peppercorns).
• Wrap each endive with a piece of sliced prosciutto, then brush each with the extra-virgin olive oil.
• Saute each on the grill pan or large skillet for 7 to 8 minutes, turning every couple of minutes, until the prosciutto is nicely crispy and the endive pieces are tender.
• While the vegetables and ham are cooking, begin the reduction sauce: place the chopped figs and vinegar into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium and simmer sauce for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the figs are soft and the vinegar is nicely thick and syrupy.
• When endives are done, place attractively on a serving dish and drizzle the fig and balsamic reduction over them.
• Serve and enjoy!

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED DATES WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375° F. In a medium saucepan bring the balsamic vinegar to a low boil over medium heat. Continue to simmer and let the vinegar reduce by three-quarters, until thick and molasses-like, coating the back of your spoon. Set aside {if the mixture gets too hard to drizzle, simply re-heat on low}. Wrap each half slice of prosciutto over a date. Secure with wooden toothpicks if need be. I find it helps to put the "seam" on the bottom. Place dates on a parchment lined sheet pan and bake 10-12 minutes. Remove dates from oven, arrange on platter, and drizzle with the balsamic reduction. Serve immediately.

GRILLED PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED SHRIMP AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH PICKLED ONIONS, AND BALSAMIC REDUCTION

Steps:

• To prep the shrimp: Whisk together the wine, garlic, red pepper, salt and lemon juice. Slowly pour in the olive oil. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pickle the onions. Combine in a medium sauce pot, red wine vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper and water. Bring to a boil and pour over the onions. Let cool and then refrigerate.
• In another small saucepan, place the 1 cup of balsamic over medium heat and reduce until the vinegar becomes syrupy, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit at room temperature until ready to use. May need to reheat for use.
• Have the grill preheated to medium-high.
• Drain shrimp and reserve the marinade. Wrap 1 prosciutto strip around each shrimp and place 2 shrimp on each skewer, leaving a little room between each shrimp. Brush each of the skewers with some of the reserved marinade and place on the grill. Grill the shrimp until the prosciutto is crispy and the shrimp turn opaque and are cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
• In a large bowl, dress the arugula and the pickled onions with remaining balsamic, a splash of olive oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the shrimp skewers. Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the top.

PROSCIUTTO AND HONEYDEW BITES WITH BALSAMIC AND BLACK PEPPER

Steps:

• Put the vinegar in a small saucepan or skillet with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and simmer over medium heat until reduced to about 1 tablespoon, about 5 minutes (be careful; it can burn quickly towards the end). Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Wrap each piece of honeydew in a prosciutto half and top with a basil leaf, inserting a small pick to secure everything.
• Drizzle with some of the reduced vinegar and grind a little more black pepper on top.