Prosciutto & Melon with Hot Honey
Crispy prosciutto, sweet melon, and a drizzle of hot honey with fresh basil. This Italian aperitivo transforms into a stunning 10-minute dinner or shareable starter.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 8 slices prosciutto di Parma
- 1 whole cantaloupe or honeydew melon
- 3 tbsp hot honey
- 8 leaves fresh basil
- ½ whole lemon
- 1 pinch fleur de sel or sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Arrange prosciutto slices on a skillet over medium heat for 1–2 minutes per side until edges curl and centers crisp slightly. Transfer to a plate.
- 2
Cut melon in half, scoop out seeds, then slice into 1/4-inch-thick wedges or cut into 1-inch cubes. Arrange on a serving plate.
- 3
Drape crispy prosciutto over the melon, or fold prosciutto and tuck between melon pieces.
- 4
Drizzle hot honey over the entire plate in a thin stream. Tear fresh basil leaves and scatter across.
- 5
Squeeze lemon juice over the top and finish with a pinch of fleur de sel. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- knife and cutting board
- serving plate
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