I am very new to sea food and am finding new ways to enjoy it all the time! I discovered my love for sea scallops last year at Bonefish Grill and I LOVE them! They are savory with a hint of sweetness and full of protein! Which is essential to our healthy meal plans!
I wanted to make a romantic dinner for Jake when he got home from work and knew we had fresh scallops, and over the weekend we went to our Olde Town Butcher and picked up some prosciutto and I knew what to make!
I wrapped the scallops with prosciutto, seasoned with salt and pepper, and sauteed them in a hot skillet.
To compliment the meal I made our favorite asparagus! I sauteed/steam them in a skillet and at the last second seal them with a lime kiss!
I lit a candle and we enjoyed this dinner. Jake is a bacon lover which makes the prosciutto a perfect addition to this meal. He is also crazy for limes and the asparagus brought that flavor as well! And because I love him so much, I make our meals healthy ( for me) and incorporate the flavors he loves!
Make this for your significant other, a dinner party, or for any occasion!
You Need:
1 lb of fresh sea scallops
1 tbs unsalted butter
salt and pepper
4 slices of prosciutto cut in half
1 bundle of asparagus washed and trimmed
Juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon butter
2 cloves of minced garlic
Directions:
For scallops:
Heat your skillet on medium low heat
Wrap each scallop with prosciutto and hold together with a toothpick
Add butter to skillet then scallops.
Scallops take only a few minutes on each side ( you know they are done if there is about a ¼" of brown layer and is translucent
For asparagus:
In another skillet melt 1 teaspoon of butter and add garlic
Add asparagus and saute for 10 minutes stirring occasionally
Add ½ cup water and cover with lid for 3 minutes
Once water has evaporated, pour lime juice on top and serve!
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Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says
The only problem with this dish is that I would eat all of the prosciutto BEFORE I wrapped anything! Yum!!
Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox says
Oh yum! These look tasty!
[email protected] says
Thank you Kellie! 🙂
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
What a beautiful recipe and presentation. For someone who is new to seafood, you've nailed it!!!
[email protected] says
Aww thank you Renee! That means a lot! 🙂
Cravings of a Lunatic says
Perfection. I love meals like this. The scallops are perfect and I adore asparagus.
foodyschmoody says
Scallops are awesome. I never thought to season the asparagus w/ lime, I always go lemon. something new to try.
Meseidy says
A classic and simple dish. Gimme some!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says
I was thinking I might buy some scallops this weekend. Now I definitely will!
Lora @cakeduchess says
Good for you to try seafood! I know so many people that wouldn't touch it ever...even wrapped in bacon!! Hope you have a wonderful wkend!!
[email protected] says
Lime asparagus and prosciutto with scallops, I'm in love!
Rose | The Clean Dish says
Such a simple, tasty meal! That's awfully nice of you to include flavors your man enjoys! I keep telling folks; healthy doesn't mean you have to nibble on carrots haha! Your recipe is the perfect example. Love all the ingredients.
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
I could get on board with these, for sure!!
veganinthefreezer says
Elegant!
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says
I love sea scallops! They're one of my favorites of all seafood and your recipe looks just delicious.
The Food Hunter says
love this idea