Scallops Wrapped in Prosciutto

A few weeks ago we were invited to an Octoberfest party. As usual, I was late, rushing around and hadn't had time to really think... let alone plan what I was going to bring to this annual neighborhood event. So to the refrigerator I went...searching, thinking, searching...and inspiration came to me. I found sea scallops in the freezer and prosciutto in the refrigerator...and the rest is history. This is a quick, easy, tasty and fun new recipe for your next happy hour.

From my table to yours!


Scallops Wrapped in Prosciutto
Ingredients:

• 6 Sea Scallops (halved or quartered depending on how large they are)
• 1 package Prosciutto
• 1-2 T Olive Oil
• 1 T Capers
• 1/4 C Blackberry brandy
• 2 T Fat free half and half
• Toothpicks
• Fresh herbs for garnish (I used sage and flat leaf parsley to add color to the plate - sliced cantaloupe would be perfect too)

Directions:

• Rinse scallops
• Quarter or half depending on their size (make them bite-sized)
• Slice prosciutto into 1/4 inch strips (Should be a little more narrow than each piece of scallop)
• Wrap each piece of scallop in prosciutto
• Heat olive oil in large pan over medium heat
• Brown wrapped scallops (I like to make the prosciutto crispy) - about 4-5 min/side (until cooked through)
• Remove to serving bowl (I used a wide, shallow bowl) and top with a sprinkle of capers
• In the same pan, add Blackberry brandy. Use wooden spoon to get all the yummy prosciutto bits in there!
• Cook for 2 min, add half and half
• Pour sauce over scallops
• Garnish and serve with toothpicks

Interesting sweet and salty combination...my favorite. Enjoy.