Delicious and easy starter for any festive occasion!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine French
Keyword scallops
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 10 minutesmins
Total Time 20 minutesmins
Servings 8people
Calories 144
Ingredients
24piecescherry tomatoeson the vine
24piecesscallopssmall
12slicesprosciuttoeach cut into 2
3tablespoonsolive oil
3tablespoonsbutter
2clovesgarlicfinely chopped
1lemonjuiced and zested
1bunchflat leaf parsleyfinely chopped
Instructions
Heat the oven to 180˚C/ (350˚F). Arrange the tomatoes on a baking tray and season. Bake for 20 minutes, remove from oven and set aside. Reduce the heat to 120˚C. (250˚F)
Put one scallop on each piece of prosciutto, roll up tightly and secure with a toothpick. Heat a frying pan until very hot. Add the olive oil and sear the scallops until the prosciutto is browned and crisp on both sides. Keep warm in the oven while searing the rest.
Add the butter and garlic to the pan and cook for 2 minutes on a low heat. Add the lemon rind and juice and heat through. Add the parsley. Serve the scallops with the tomatoes and the garlic butter drizzled over.