Pan-fried Prosciutto-Wrapped Scallops with White Wine Pan Sauce: A Culinary Delight
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of pan-fried prosciutto-wrapped scallops, where succulent scallops are elegantly wrapped in crispy prosciutto and pan-seared to perfection. This dish is a symphony of textures and flavors, with the tender, juicy scallops complemented by the salty, savory prosciutto. The white wine pan sauce adds a touch of acidity and richness, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. This recipe is a true culinary masterpiece, perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner.
In addition to the main recipe, the article also includes a variation using bacon instead of prosciutto, a gluten-free breadcrumb coating option, and a step-by-step guide to making your own white wine pan sauce from scratch. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article has everything you need to create this stunning dish.
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED SCALLOPS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 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.
CREAMY GARLIC BUTTER SCALLOPS WITH PROSCIUTTO
Steps:
- Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
- In a medium size skillet heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the scallops to the skillet in a single layer and sear them on each side for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until it gets slightly golden. Remove the scallops from the skillet to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet add the chopped prosciutto and fry for about 3 to 5 minutes until nice and crispy. Add the butter and the garlic to the skillet and cook until the butter melts and the garlic becomes aromatic.
- Stir in the heavy cream, white wine and season with salt and pepper if necessary. The prosciutto could be a bit salty so there may not be a need for additional salt. Cook for about 2 minutes then add the scallops back to the skillet.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and chopped green onion and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 47 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Sodium 1034 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PAN-ROASTED HALIBUT WITH PROSCIUTTO, LEMON, WHITE WINE, AND CAPERS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Put the flour on a deep plate or in a shallow bowl and season well with salt and pepper. Dredge the fish in the flour. Put a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon oil and the butter and get the skillet hot. Add the fillets and cook until browned on 1 side, 2 to 3 minutes. At the same time, add the prosciutto and cook, stirring, to brown. Then flip the fish, put the skillet in the oven, and roast until the fish is just cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the fish to 2 serving plates. Dump the prosciutto out onto paper towels to drain. Put the skillet back over medium heat. Add another tablespoon olive oil, the white wine, lemon juice, capers, the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the parsley and bring to a boil; boil until reduced and thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the fish, top with the prosciutto, and serve immediately.
SCALLOPS PROVENCAL
Steps:
- If you're using bay scallops, keep them whole. If you're using sea scallops, cut each 1 in half horizontally. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss with flour, and shake off the excess.
- In a very large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter over high heat until sizzling and add the scallops in 1 layer. Lower the heat to medium and allow the scallops to brown lightly on 1 side without moving them, then turn and brown lightly on the other side. This should take 3 to 4 minutes, total. Melt the rest of the butter in the pan with the scallops, then add the shallots, garlic, and parsley and saute for 2 more minutes, tossing the seasonings with the scallops. Add the wine, cook for 1 minute, and taste for seasoning. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice.
GRILLED SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO
With just a few ingredients, these quick-cooking skewers become an elegant starter to stave off hunger or an easy addition to any grilled menu.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat grill to high. (If using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for 2 seconds.)
- Halve 1 slice prosciutto lengthwise. Fold in half lengthwise, and wrap around sides of 1 scallop, overlapping prosciutto ends. Repeat with remaining prosciutto and scallops. Thread several scallops on each skewer.
- Drizzle scallops lightly with oil, squeeze lemons over skewers, and season with pepper. Grill scallops, turning once, until just opaque, about 3 minutes per side. Serve with lemon.
PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH WHITE WINE REDUCTION RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by bodanzarama
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- The first thing to keep in mind when pan-searing scallops is that everything happens very fast so have all ingredients prepared and tools at the ready. The second thing is understand the needs of the scallops. They need to be dry. Whether you purchased them fresh or thawed them from frozen, pat them dry with paper towel before searing. If you patted them dry then went off and prepared other things before searing, pat them dry again. Right before you put them in the pan, season them with salt and pepper. They need hot oil. Use an oil with a high enough smoke point (not olive oil). I used vegetable oil. A thin layer covering the entire bottom of the pan will do. Medium-high heat will do the job but be patient and let that oil get hot. Look for the oil to shimmer then right after that come the faintest wisps of smoke. That's your signal. Gently place the scallops in the pan. They need their personal space. Even if you have to sear in two batches, keep space between the scallops. Crowding them will result in steaming them. They need their privacy. Once they are in the pan, leave them alone. Don't walk away but don't shake the pan or pick them up every five seconds. Let them sear. They need to get gone soon. About a minute later you will see the edges of the bottoms begin to brown. Using tongs, lift one a bit to see if the bottom is nice and golden brown and crispy. If so, turn over all of them. If not, set it back down and wait a few more seconds. Once all of them are flipped, give them about a minute on the second side, if that, then get them out of that pan. Set them aside and quickly make the reduction in the same pan. REDUCTION: Once you have removed the scallops from the pan. Reduce the heat to just above low and set the pan off heat. Add the shallots and begin moving them around and removing any good bits form the pan. Please take care because that pan is still hot and things might sputter. Add the wine and continue to stir. Return pan to heat. Add mustard and butter and continue to let the whole thing reduce while you keep stirring to incorporate everything to a lovely smoothness. Drizzle the reduction over the scallops and serve immediately. See, that was easy. And isn't it delicious? Now go teach all of your friends.
PAN-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH WHITE WINE REDUCTION
I learned the art of wine reduction from a cooking class...the flavor is fabulous! Despite the fancy title, pan-fried scallops are easy to prepare. -Katherine Robinson, Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute scallops in oil until firm and opaque. Remove and keep warm., Add wine to the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in the orange juice, onion, oregano, mustard and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until reduced by half, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Serve with scallops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED SCALLOPS
Very good appetizer! I had a couple at a dinner party, then I went back for another one and they were gone. After that, I had to get the recipe.
Provided by mydesigirl
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 20 appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- In a small bowl, combine scallops and oil; toss to coat.
- Place basil leaf on center of each prosciutto strip; top each with a scallop.
- Roll up; place seam side down in ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until opaque.
- Insert decorative toothpick into each.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.1, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 36.6, Carbohydrate 0.6, Protein 3.8
SCALLOPS WITH WHITE WINE SAUCE II
Steps:
- Preheat the oven broiler.
- In a skillet over medium heat, mix the chicken broth, wine, lemon juice, shallot, and garlic. Cook and stir until most of the liquid has been reduced. Stir in the butter until melted.
- Brush the scallops with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet.
- Broil the scallops in the preheated oven about 2 minutes on each side, or until opaque. Serve with the wine sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 3123.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
SCALLOP AND PROSCIUTTO BITES
A different version of the commonly seen appetizer of scallops wrapped in bacon. Using prosciutto allows for the subtle flavors of this meat to come through without overpowering the wonderful flavor of the scallops. Additionally, the fat content and grease is significantly less than bacon for those that are health conscious. I serve this for guests as an appetizer and people love it. It can be made into a main course dish by increase the portion for each person.
Provided by KFEATHER
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Tapas
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Wrap each scallop with a thin slice of prosciutto and secure with a toothpick.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the scallops into the pan, and cook for about 2 minutes on each side. Season each side with pepper as it is cooking. Once each side has been fried, sprinkle the white wine over the scallops, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove the scallops from the pan to drain on paper towels. When slightly cooled, transfer to a serving tray, and remove the toothpicks to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 438.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
Tips:
- Select high-quality scallops. Choose dry scallops that are plump and have a slightly sweet smell. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
- Wrap the scallops tightly with prosciutto. This will help to keep the scallops moist and flavorful as they cook.
- Sear the scallops in a hot skillet. This will create a nice crust on the outside of the scallops while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
- Cook the scallops for only a few minutes per side. Overcooking will make the scallops tough and rubbery.
- Make the white wine pan sauce while the scallops are cooking. This will allow the flavors of the wine, butter, and garlic to meld together.
- Serve the scallops immediately with the white wine pan sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives.
Conclusion:
Pan-fried prosciutto-wrapped scallops with white wine pan sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The scallops are tender and juicy, the prosciutto adds a salty and smoky flavor, and the white wine pan sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
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