The Chef: Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Figs

By KSEE News

August 31, 2011 Updated Aug 31, 2011 at 8:52 AM PDT

Chef Roy Harland from the Elbow Room shows us how to make Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Figs.

Prepare the figs:

4 ripe Mission figs
2 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
2 Tbs. Extra Virgin olive oil
4 very thin slices Prosciutto di Parma

½ cup plain yogurt
2 Tbs. honey
pinch of cayenne pepper

½ cup shelled walnuts – garnish
handful arugula leaves - garnish
Freshly ground black pepper

Trim just the tips of the stems of the figs & halve the figs lengthwise.
Lay out the prosciutto slices and cut them down the center lengthwise.
Pour the vinegar & oil onto a small plate and coat the figs on all sides in the vinegar & oil mixture.
Wrap the prosciutto slices tightly around the eight fig halves
Mix the yogurt, honey & cayenne in a small bowl and spoon the sauce onto a serving plate.

Grill the figs:

Heat a stovetop grill pan or outdoor barbecue to medium hot. Grill the figs, cut-side down for about one minute, or until nicely caramelized and heated through. Arrange the figs, grilled-side up on the sauce and serve while still hot. Garnish with the walnuts and arugula leaves. Finish with freshly ground black pepper.