Asparagus with Scallops, Browned Butter and Prosciutto

Name: Asparagus with Scallops, Browned Butter and Prosciutto
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 454 grams white asparagus, peeled, or green asparagus; 59 milliliters chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; 28 grams thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper; 454 grams sea scallops; 4 Tbsps unsalted butter

Asparagus with Scallops, Browned Butter and Prosciutto might be a good recipe to expand your side dish recipe box. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains around 4g of protein, 13g of fat, and a total of 147 calories. Head to the store and pick up asparagus, prosciutto, lemon juice, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Cook the asparagus in a large sauce-pan of boiling salted water until tender, about 8 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the asparagus to a colander and leave the pan of water simmering on the stove.

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Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet.

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Add the prosciutto and cook over low heat until crisp, about 4 minutes.

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Transfer the prosciutto to a plate.

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Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in the skillet.

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Add the scallops, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat until browned, about 2 minutes per side.

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Transfer the scallops to a plate.

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Add the lemon zest to the skillet and cook over moderate heat until browned, about 1 minute.

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Add the lemon juice and simmer for 10 seconds.

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Add the stock and simmer, scraping the bottom of the skillet, until reduced to a rich glaze, about 3 minutes. Swirl in the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of butter. Return the scallops, along with any juices, to the skillet and cook over low heat until heated through.

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Return the asparagus to the simmering water to heat through. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Using tongs, transfer the asparagus to a large platter and spoon the scallops and sauce over it. Top with the fried prosciutto and serve.

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