🏷️ Category: lunch
⭐ Difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Time: 45 min
📝 Introduction
Elevate your dining experience with these exquisite Crispy Parma Ham-Wrapped Baked Scallops. This elegant appetizer combines plump scallops with savory Parma ham, garlic, and herb-infused breadcrumbs for a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Ready in just 45 minutes, this dairy-free recipe serves six and offers a protein-rich, low-calorie option perfect for lunch or special occasions. Each serving provides 13g of protein and only 168 calories, making it both nutritious and indulgent. Impress your guests with this restaurant-quality dish that's surprisingly simple to prepare!
🥘 Ingredients
• big scallops12 small
• parma ham4 slices
• garlic clove1
• breadcrumbs3 tablespoons
• parsley2 tablespoons
• olive oil2 tablespoons
• bell pepper6 servings
👨🍳 Cooking Steps
1
Preheat oven to 410 F (210 C / T 7).
2
Mix breadcrumbs, Parma ham, garlic, parsley and 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a food processor.
3
Fold a piece of kitchen paper, pour 1 teaspoon of olive oil on it and use it to grease an oven rack.
4
Place scallops on the greased rack and top them with Parma ham mix.
5
Pour a dash of olive oil on top and bake in oven for 8 minutes.
6
Serve as a starter with a few leaves of lamb's lettuce or rocket if you like.
