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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Published: Jul 25, 2014 · Updated: Jul 25, 2014

    Prosciutto Wrapped Scallops and Sauteed Lime Asparagus

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    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

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    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:

    proscuitto wrapped scallops

    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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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says

      August 04, 2014 at 1:16 pm

      The only problem with this dish is that I would eat all of the prosciutto BEFORE I wrapped anything! Yum!!

      Reply
    2. Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox says

      July 30, 2014 at 1:10 pm

      Oh yum! These look tasty!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        July 30, 2014 at 3:35 pm

        Thank you Kellie! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

      July 27, 2014 at 10:20 am

      What a beautiful recipe and presentation. For someone who is new to seafood, you've nailed it!!!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        July 27, 2014 at 3:50 pm

        Aww thank you Renee! That means a lot! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Cravings of a Lunatic says

      July 27, 2014 at 3:36 am

      Perfection. I love meals like this. The scallops are perfect and I adore asparagus.

      Reply
    5. foodyschmoody says

      July 26, 2014 at 9:45 am

      Scallops are awesome. I never thought to season the asparagus w/ lime, I always go lemon. something new to try.

      Reply
    6. Meseidy says

      July 26, 2014 at 9:41 am

      A classic and simple dish. Gimme some!

      Reply
    7. Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says

      July 26, 2014 at 9:26 am

      I was thinking I might buy some scallops this weekend. Now I definitely will!

      Reply
    8. Lora @cakeduchess says

      July 26, 2014 at 8:11 am

      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!!

      Reply
    9. Brenda@SugarFreeMom says

      July 25, 2014 at 9:46 pm

      Lime asparagus and prosciutto with scallops, I'm in love!

      Reply
    10. Rose | The Clean Dish says

      July 25, 2014 at 8:28 pm

      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.

      Reply
    11. claire @ the realistic nutritionist says

      July 25, 2014 at 4:44 pm

      I could get on board with these, for sure!!

      Reply
    12. veganinthefreezer says

      July 25, 2014 at 3:21 pm

      Elegant!

      Reply
    13. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says

      July 25, 2014 at 1:53 pm

      I love sea scallops! They're one of my favorites of all seafood and your recipe looks just delicious.

      Reply
    14. The Food Hunter says

      July 25, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      love this idea

      Reply

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