Baked scallops with crispy serrano ham recipe

• 8 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 8 Slices of serrano ham
• 8 Scallops, with their shells
• 1 pinch Sea salt
• 1 Garlic clove, finely chopped
• 5 Sprigs of flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 0.5 Red chilli, finely diced
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice

1. Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/gas 7.
2. Heat 6 tablespoons olive oil in a small frying pan over a medium-high heat.
3. Fry the ham until it's crispy.
4. Set the slices aside on kitchen paper to drain off any excess oil.
5. Mix together the salt, garlic, parsley, chilli and lemon juice.
6. Put the scallops in their shells on a baking tray.
7. Distribute the parsley mixture between the scallops.
8. You don't need much, otherwise you'll overwhelm the flavour of the shellfish.
9. Bake for 8 minutes.
10. Place a slice of ham over each scallop and serve immediately with fresh bread to mop up the delicious juices.

olive oil, serrano ham, salt, garlic, parsley, red chilli, lemon juice

Taken from www.lovefood.com/guide/recipes/12768/jose-pizarros-baked-scallops-with-crispy-serrano-ham (may not work)