Prosciutto, Cantaloupe and Butter Sandwich with Basil Drizzle

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Total: 30 min
  • Active: 30 min
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Ingredients

Basil Drizzle:

2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves

1 cup fresh parsley leaves 

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 

1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled 

Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 2 tablespoons) 

1 Calabrian chile 

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 

Prosciutto, Cantaloupe and Butter Sandwich:

8 tablespoons good-quality salted butter, softened

One 16- to 18-inch baguette, split and warmed 

6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto 

1/4 peeled and seeded ripe cantaloupe, very thinly sliced (a vegetable peeler works well) 

Directions

  1. For the basil drizzle: Combine the basil, parsley, salt, red pepper flakes, garlic, lemon juice and chile in a mini food processor and pulse to make a chunky paste. Add the olive oil and process until smooth and bright green.
  2. For the prosciutto, cantaloupe and butter sandwich: Spread the butter on both cut sides of the baguette. Drizzle the bottom piece with a tablespoon or so of the basil drizzle. Layer the prosciutto and cantaloupe on the bottom piece of the baguette, ruffling and folding the prosciutto as you go. Drizzle a tablespoon of the basil drizzle over the top. Drizzle the cut side of the top piece with 1/4 cup or so of the basil drizzle. Place the top piece of baguette on the prosciutto and cantaloupe and cut into 2 sandwiches using a serrated knife. Serve the extra basil drizzle on the side or reserve for another use.

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Anonymous

Absolutely delicious! Followed the recipe exactly! Must try!

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