Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon
Sweet, salty, and elegant in under 10 minutes. Crispy prosciutto cradling cool, ripe melon is a classic Italian appetizer that feels fancy but requires almost no technique.
- Total time
- 8 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 95
- Protein
- 6g
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Ingredients
- 1 small ripe melon (cantaloupe or honeydew)
- 8 slices prosciutto di Parma
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cut melon in half, scoop out seeds, then slice into 8 wedges. Trim rind if desired.
- 2
Drape one slice of prosciutto around the center of each melon wedge, letting it drape slightly.
- 3
Arrange on a platter. Drizzle lemon juice over all pieces.
- 4
Crack pepper over the top and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- serving platter
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