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Prosciutto-wrapped Scallops w/ pasta is for Dinner.

Prosciutto-wrapped Scallops w/ pasta takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Prosciutto-wrapped Scallops w/ pasta takes 10 minutes to cook.

Prosciutto-wrapped Scallops w/ pasta makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Prosciutto-wrapped Scallops w/ pasta are:

8 lg scallops
3 oz. pkg thinly-sliced prosciutto
1 T. extra-virgin olive oil
1 pat butter
2 c. cooked angel-hair pasta (or pasta of choice)
1/2 c. white wine
2 T. fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp. fresh thyme
2 c. steamed broccoli
salt & pepper to taste
1 oz. grated Asiago (or parmesan) cheese

Here is how you make Prosciutto-wrapped Scallops w/ pasta:

Wrap each scallop in a slice of prosciutto and secure with a toothpick. Cook pasta and steam broccoli while you're cooking the scallops. Heat skillet w/ olive oil, and cook scallops for approx. 2-3 minutes on first side. Add pat of butter, breaking into small pieces around the pan. Cook for 1 minute more, then turn scallops. Prosciutto should be starting to brown. Cook another 1-2 minutes, or until prosciutto is slightly browned on second side. Remove scallops from pan and keep warm. Put garlic in warm skillet. Add drained pasta, and add wine, lemon juice, broccoli and thyme and toss. Add salt & pepper to taste. Serve pasta on plate and place scallops on top of pasta. Sprinkle Asiago or Parmesan cheese on top. Makes 2 large servings.Number of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GLQUEEN.

The nutritional information for Prosciutto-wrapped Scallops w/ pasta is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 594.8

• Total Fat: 23.1 g
• Cholesterol: 35.3 mg
• Sodium: 479.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 56.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.8 g
• Protein: 33.2 g