Prosciutto-Wrapped Scallops
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped pitted black olives (about 10 olives)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 12 medium scallops
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 12 slices prosciutto
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a food processor, add the tomatoes, basil, olives, and olive oil and process until finely chopped.
- Season both sides of the scallops with salt and pepper.
- Rub each scallop with the tomato mixture.
- Fold each slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise, then wrap each scallop in 1 slice of prosciutto.
- Place wrapped scallops in a buttered baking dish, seam side down.
- Bake until scallop is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, toss the arugula with the balsamic vinegar.
- Season the arugula with salt and pepper.
- Place the arugula on a serving platter or divide among individual dishes.
- Top with the scallops and serve immediately.
tomatoes, fresh basil, black olives, extravirgin olive oil, scallops, salt, freshly ground black pepper, arugula, balsamic vinegar
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/prosciutto-wrapped-scallops-recipe.html (may not work)