| Prep time: | 20 Min |
| Cook time: | 10 Min |
| Ready in: | 30 Min |
| SERVINGS: |
| Original yield: 10 servings |
INGREDIENTS
* 24 medium shrimp, peeled and butterflied
* 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into strips
* 12 thin slices prosciutto
* 1 jarred roasted red pepper, drained and cut into strips
* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 egg
* 2 tablespoons water
* 1 pinch salt
* 1 cup panko bread crumbs
* vegetable oil for deep-frying
DIRECTIONS
* Lay out the shrimp on a clean surface so the two halves are spread open like a book. Place a strip of mozzarella cheese in the center, then a strip of roasted pepper. Close the shrimp and wrap each one with a slice of prosciutto.
* Place the flour in a small dish. In a separate dish, whisk together the egg, water and salt with a fork. Place the panko crumbs in a third dish. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat or until it reaches 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Dip the wrapped shrimp in flour to coat, then dip in the egg mixture. Roll in the panko crumbs until evenly coated.
* Fry the shrimp in the hot oil until golden brown and cheese is melting, about 1 minute per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels before serving.
