Do you love summertime as much as I do? The part I look forward to the most is getting together with close friends or family and having a good ol’ summer barbecue. If you’re like me, you may sometimes find yourself running out of barbecue ideas or you may just get bored with the same old grilled chicken and steak recipes. Here are some fabulous barbecue ideas in which you may not bee all too familiar, however, I guarantee satisfaction and your mouth to begin watering! If you know how to barbecue in the least bit, you’ll be able to easily pull off these ideas for your next gathering.
For a really unique and satisfying hamburger everyone will be sure to love, try an Italian prosciutto burger. It’s perfect for anyone who likes the tender, rich flavor of Italian traditional prosciutto. Just simply mix diced prosciutto in with the beef. I suggest using one package of Volpini Diced Prosciutto for each pound of ground beef. It’s so easy to do and can really add to your typical run-of-the-mill hamburger. You can make it even more tasty by putting a tomato on top of it, mozzarella, and basil leaves. These burgers make an effortless and crowd-pleasing addition to a camping barbecue as well. All your camping friends will be wonderfully surprised when you cook this up instead of the hot dog that’s expected to be served.
How about while your guests are waiting for the main dish, surprise them by serving Italian appetizers right off the grill. One great option is prosciutto-wrapped shrimp skewers. These delicious skewers are easy to make, and the sweet and salty flavor is simply the best compliment to a summer meal. It will be perfect to purchase extra large or jumbo uncooked shrimp for this recipe. Rinse off, peel and devein shrimp. Next, skewer shrimp 1 time along its length, which makes wrapping simpler and prevents the shrimp from curling up as it cooks. Then, season the shrimp by sprinkling lemon juice and lemon zest on them. Wrap a thin slice of Volpi prosciutto around each shrimp. Try placing a basil leaf on shrimp before you wrap with proscuitto. Brush the prosciutto-wrapped shrimp with olive oil. Also, you can add a slice of lemon or two to the skewer. Put prociutto-wrapped shrimp on the grill.Cook approximately three to four minutes or at least until shrimp are pink. Serve immediately and savor the look on your guests’ faces as they enjoy their first bites.
With these wonderfully delicious and simple barbecue ideas, you can look forward to planning your next backyard party or camping barbecue. You can spend less time preparing the food and more time socializing with friends, while still serving a meal that will have everyone raving. Cheers to summer!
