Firecracker Prawns

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat flat grill to 350F.
2. 2
   Shell and devein the shrimp, leaving the tail on.
3. 3
   In a medium stainless bowl, combine the olive oil, grated lemon zest, cayenne pepper, thyme, and all but about two tablespoons of the parsley.
4. 4
   Add shrimp, stir to coat, and marinate for 2 hours.
5. 5
   Wrap each shrimp in a slice of pancetta bacon, overlapping the pancetta slightly with each turn to completely cover the shrimp.
6. 6
   Thread the shrimp on skewers.
7. 7
   Cook the shrimp over heat until pancetta begins to color and the shrimp are pink and opaque throughout.
8. 8
   Remove shrimp from skewers and toss with the lemon juice and reserved parsley.
9. 9
   Plate with starch choice, vegetable, and thyme sprig and lemon zest garnish.