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Grilled Pancetta-Wrapped Prawns with Red Pepper Aioli

Prep time
20 minutes PT20M
Cook time
4–6 minutes PT6M
Yield
24 hors d’oeuvres
Difficulty
2 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
Grilled Pancetta-Wrapped Prawns with Red Pepper Aioli Nugget Markets signature recipes

For a simply stunning appetizer, serve these beautiful, barbecued pancetta-wrapped prawns with homemade roasted red pepper aioli.

Ingredients

Pancetta-Wrapped Prawns:

  • 24 prawns (16-20 count), peeled and deveined
  • 24 thin slices pancetta

Red Pepper Aioli:

  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 clove garlic, blanched
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Cracked black pepper, to taste
  • ½ small, roasted red pepper, peeled and seeded
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped Italian parsley
  • Juice of 1 lime

Preparation

Preheat grill to medium-high heat for direct cooking. 

Wrap each prawn with pancetta and set aside.

For the aioli, place egg yolks, garlic, cayenne, salt, pepper, and roasted red pepper in a food processor. Process for about 1 minute, then with the motor still running, slowly drizzle in the oil until it reaches the consistency of mayonnaise.

Remove from processor and stir in parsley and lime juice.

Grill prawns for 2–3 minutes per side, or until they turn completely opaque. Serve with aioli.