Name: Prosciutto-Wrapped Scallops with Spinach
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 12 large dry sea scallops, (about 1 pound; see Note); 0.25 teaspoon lemon pepper; 1 1/4 ounces very thinly sliced prosciutto, (about 3 slices), cut into 12 long strips; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 0.25 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground pepper, to taste; 12 ounces baby spinach

Prosciutto-Wrapped Scallops with Spinach

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This take on the classic bacon-wrapped appetizer uses prosciutto instead to wrap meaty scallops. High-quality Italian prosciutto, found at well-stocked supermarkets or Italian specialty stores, has an incomparable melt-in-your-mouth texture. It's more expensive, but you only need a little for this recipe. Make it a meal: Serve with an unoaked chardonnay and our recipe for Wild Rice Salad or whole-wheat orzo tossed with Parmesan cheese.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Gluten-Free High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

12 large dry sea scallops, (about 1 pound; see Note)
¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
1 1/4 ounces very thinly sliced prosciutto, (about 3 slices), cut into 12 long strips
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
12 ounces baby spinach

Directions

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 piece of prosciutto around each scallop. Thread 3 scallops crosswise onto each skewer (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 medium bowl. Reserve 1 tablespoon vinaigrette in a small bowl.
Place spinach in a colander and rinse under cold water. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add handfuls of spinach (with water still clinging to it) to the pan and cook, stirring, until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the spinach and add to the medium bowl; toss to coat with the vinaigrette. Divide the spinach among 4 plates and top each portion with 3 scallops. Drizzle the scallops with the reserved vinaigrette.

Tips

Equipment: Four 10-inch metal or bamboo skewers

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.

Easy cleanup: Recipes that require cooking spray can leave behind a sticky residue that can be hard to clean. To save time and keep your baking sheet looking fresh, line it with a layer of foil before you apply the cooking spray.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

214	Calories
13g	Fat
6g	Carbs
18g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 214
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 18g	35%
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 37mg	12%
Vitamin A 6868IU	137%
Vitamin C 9mg	9%
Folate 115mcg	29%
Sodium 858mg	37%
Calcium 97mg	7%
Iron 3mg	16%
Magnesium 82mg	20%
Potassium 543mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.