Warm Scallop Salad With Prosciutto (Scottish)
- 4 thin slices prosciutto
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 5 ounces mixed salad greens
- 12 cup fresh basil leaf, thinly sliced and packed tightly
- 12 sea scallops
- salt and pepper, to taste
- all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- Brush each prosciutto slice on 1 side lightly with some of oil.
- Heat heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 2 slices prosciutto, oiled side down.
- Cook until bottom is lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
- Turn prosciutto over and cook until bottom is browned, flattening with spatula, about 1 minute longer.
- Using tongs, transfer prosciutto to paper towels to crisp.
- Repeat with remaining 2 slices prosciutto.
- Reserve skillet.
- Place greens and basil in large bowl.
- Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper; dust lightly with flour.
- Heat remaining oil in reserved skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add scallops and cook until brown and just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer to plate.
- Add lemon juice and lemon peel to drippings in skillet.
- Bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits.
- Pour pan juices over greens and toss to coat.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide salad among 4 plates and top with scallops.
- Garnish with prosciutto and serve.
thin slices prosciutto, olive oil, salad greens, fresh basil leaf, scallops, salt, flour, lemon juice
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/warm-scallop-salad-with-prosciutto-scottish-429028 (may not work)