Prosciutto-Wrapped Scallops

Here we wrap plump and juicy scallops in a bit of mellow prosciutto for a more sophisticated take on bacon-wrapped scallops. Use a better-quality prosciutto for superior flavor—it may cost a bit more but you only need a small amount for this dish.

Makes: 1 dozen scallops

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low carbohydrate | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

12 large dry sea scallops, (about 1 pound; see Ingredient Note), tough muscle removed
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 1/4 ounces very thinly sliced prosciutto, (about 3 slices), cut into 12 long strips
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Place rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
Pat scallops dry and sprinkle both sides with lemon pepper. Wrap 1 strip of prosciutto around each scallop. Thread the scallops onto toothpicks (or skewers), securing the prosciutto to the scallop, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Broil until just cooked through, about 6 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Serve the scallops drizzled with the vinaigrette.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Equipment: 12 wooden toothpicks or four 10-inch skewers

Ingredient note: Be sure to buy “dry” sea scallops (scallops that have not been treated with sodium tripolyphosphate, or STP). Scallops that have been treated with STP (“wet” scallops) have been subjected to a chemical bath and are not only mushy and less flavorful, but will not brown properly.

Nutrition

Per scallop: 63 calories; 3 g fat ( 1 g sat , 2 g mono ); 16 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 7 g protein; 0 g fiber; 153 mg sodium; 123 mg potassium.

Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat

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