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Brochetas de Gambas y Bacon

Prawn and Bacon Brochettes

This is a famous Basque Pintxos dish, the Basques live for cooking and eating. This combination of prawns and bacon is very popular and very traditional, and can be found at most Tapas bars. It is an ideal treat for your guests when having a party at home!

Ingredients

5 oz jamón or thinly sliced bacon

24 medium to large uncooked, headless prawns, peeled

Freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 lemons, quartered

Preparation

Cut the bacon (or jamon, if using) into pieces which will wrap generously round the prawns. Place the wrapped prawns down flat on a board and skewer them through the fattest part and the tail, making sure the jamón is firmly fixed. Season generously and drizzle with the oil.

On a high heat, grill or barbecue the prawn and bacon brochettes for 2-3 minutes on each side, so the jamón crisps up. Alternatively, roast in a hot oven (425ºF) on an oiled baking tray for 8-10 minutes. Squeeze over the juice of the lemon wedges and serve immediately.

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