Warm Scallop Salad With Prosciutto Chips Recipes

SCALLOPS W/ SPINACH PROSCIUTTO SALAD-WARM BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Pick stems off the spinach leves. Lay scallops on a kitchen towel and pat dry. Cut prosciutto in thin strips. Cut shallot into thin rings. Mince garlic. Put spinach and prosciutto in a large bowl.
• Heat 2 T olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat, place scallops in hot pan but do not crowd pan. (do in two batches if necesssary) Sear and allow to caramelize for about 2 minutes. Flip scallops and sear on the other side.
• Remove from pan and set aside, keep warm. Keep pan on the heat and add another 1 tsp of olive oil if necessary, Add garlic, cook for 5 minutes, deglaze with chicken stock, add balsamic vinegar, honey and shallot. Allow to reduce by half.
• Pour hot vinaigrette over spinach and toss to coat all the spinach leaves. This will wilt the leaves slightly. Add a dash of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Put three scallops in each plate. Place half the spinach salad on each plate.
• Sprinkle the top of each salat with tomato and parmesan cheese.
• Serve.

SPECIAL SCALLOP SALAD

Steps:

• Pat scallops dry with paper towels; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops; sear 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and firm. Remove from pan; keep warm., In same pan, combine chives, vinegar, garlic, tarragon, honey, mustard and remaining oil. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 30 seconds., Divide greens, carrots and tomato among four plates; top with scallops. Drizzle with dressing; serve immediately.

WARM SCALLOP SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO CHIPS

Steps:

• Brush each prosciutto slice on 1 side lightly with some of oil. Heat heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 slices prosciutto, oiled side down. Cook until bottom is lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Turn prosciutto over and cook until bottom is browned, flattening with spatula, about 1 minute longer. Using tongs, transfer prosciutto to paper towels to crisp. Repeat with remaining 2 slices prosciutto. Reserve skillet.
• Place greens and basil in large bowl. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper; dust lightly with flour. Heat remaining oil in reserved skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops and cook until brown and just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Add lemon juice and lemon peel to drippings in skillet. Bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Pour pan juices over greens and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 4 plates and top with scallops. Garnish with prosciutto chips and serve.