Grilled Scallops Wrapped In Pancetta, With Herb Salad
- 20 large sea scallops
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 6 very thin slices pancetta
- 1 handful baby arugula, watercress or other flavorful green
- 1 small head butter lettuce, torn into large pieces
- 20 mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fennel fronds
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- Coarse sea salt
- Preheat grill to medium.
- Brush scallops lightly with olive oil.
- Unravel pancetta into 6 thin strips.
- Cut strips to fit around the scallops' narrow rims.
- Wrap a strip of pancetta around each scallop, and thread scallops on 2 parallel skewers through the pancetta so they are easier to turn.
- In a large bowl, toss together arugula, butter lettuce, mint, fennel and orange zest.
- Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt, and toss to mix.
- Taste, and adjust seasoning.
- Divide among 4 plates.
- Season scallops lightly on the top and bottom with salt.
- Grill until scallops and pancetta are crisp on edges and scallops are cooked through.
- Remove from grill and place on top of salads.
- Serve.
scallops, olive oil, pancetta, handful baby arugula, butter, mint, fennel fronds, orange zest, balsamic vinegar, salt
Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/11396 (may not work)