Prosciutto-wrapped scallops recipe

[Saviolo]

Well, I say recipe, but this is a super simple one. It's more of a technique, I guess! This one is actually one that I came up with years ago when I was first experimenting in the kitchen. It's basically my take on bacon-wrapped scallops, but wrapping them up in a nice little pocket of prosciutto! I love to add just a little dab of truffle oil in each package, and it really comes out nicely, but you can also apply a dash of hot sauce or citrus juice in there, too.

Please please please learn from my mistake, and do not salt your scallops before wrapping them up! First time I ever tried this, I applied a little salt and pepper to the scallops and they came out almost inedibly salty because the prosciutto has more than enough salt to season your scallops. Also, you are not limited to prosciutto, any of those wonderful cured raw hams like parmaham, German speck, or even bündnerfleisch will work just fine (and all have enough salt!).

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[becca da bakkah]

1. Looks Delicious!......

.....Can you tell me what brand of truffle oil you recommend? And, do you prefer white or black? In my family we have skipped the traditional, but boring, IMO, Thanksgiving turkey dinner the past decade or so. This will definitely be the appetizer to compliment our hearty fish chowder. Thanks for posting.

[Saviolo]

2. Truffle oil is a tricky business!

Most of the stuff you can buy as "truffle oil" is just olive oil with some artificial truffle aroma. It's rare to find an actual truffle-infused oil that has actually been in contact with real truffles, and it's also more expensive by far. If you have a fancy grocery store or boutique food shop nearby, you'll probably be able to find okay truffle oil. It's just the aroma you want.

Also, that little bottle you've had on a shelf for 2 years and you've only used three drops from it? It's done. Throw it out.

[becca da bakkah]

3. Thanks For Replying.....

....no little bottle gathering dust on the top shelf of my cupboard. But, if I did have one, it would be in the fridge. Back in my veg days, about a decade ago, I loved potato pizzas. I heard a sprinkle of truffle oil really made the dish. Never got to find out, the prices for the good stuff was, and still is, way beyond my budget! Still looking.....

[Saviolo]

4. It's certainly not required

I think I mention it in the video, but you can substitute a little drop of some other fragrant flavoured oil (like hot oil), or a dash of hot sauce, or a little splash of citrus juice (lime juice works best in our experience).