Easy Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp
Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp provides 4g protein and 41 calories per piece — a high-volume appetizer or low-calorie protein boost between meals. Twenty-six servings cook stovetop-quick, letting you prep bite-sized protein hits for the entire week. Bridges gaps in daily targets without spiking calories or competing with main meals.
Ingredients
- •Prosciutto, Cured, Sliced
- •Shrimp(454g)
- •Butter(30g)
- •salt and pepper
- •Butter(60g)
- •Garlic powder(10g)
- •pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 425°F.
- 2On a cutting board, slice the prosciutto into three long strips and then slice each of those strips in half. (You should have six long strips that are approximately 1-inch by 4-5 inches.) Wrap a piece of prosciutto around the body of a piece of shrimp, and lay it seam-side-down on a parchment-covered baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining shrimp and prosciutto.
- 3Brush the melted butter onto the top of each shrimp. Season with a few generous pinches of salt and pepper.
- 4Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the prosciutto is slightly crispy. Serve warm, with cocktail forks if desired.
- 5Whisk all ingredients together until combined. Season with extra salt and pepper if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition — Per Serving
41
calories
4g
protein
3g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 1.8g
- Sodium
- 43 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.0g
26 servings per batch · ~21g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp have per serving?
Each serving contains 4g of protein and 41 calories with 3g fat and 0g carbs. This is a minimal-protein appetizer best used as a side or starter, not a primary protein source for macro tracking.
How long does Easy Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop yields 26 servings from one batch, making this an efficient recipe for prepping appetizers or sides for multiple meals. You can produce a large quantity with minimal active cooking time.
Is Easy Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp good for fat loss?
At 41 calories per serving, this recipe works as a zero-carb appetizer or addition to fat loss meal prep when you need low-calorie volume. Use it as a flavor-add to complement higher-protein main courses rather than relying on it for primary protein intake.
