Broiled Sea Scallops with Garlic, Lime, and Prosciutto

For four Servings

INGREDIENTS:

= 16 fresh sea scallops

= 3 Tablespoons butter – melted

= 3-4 garlic cloves – chopped

= Juice from 1 lime, and lime wedges to serve (2-3 limes will be needed)

= 3-4 Tablespoons chopped herbs: cilantro, parsley, and basil. Reserve some for serving.

= Salt and freshly ground black pepper

= 3-4 thin slices prosciutto – cut into strips

= 16 natural large scallop shells – to cook and to serve

COOKING:

Place one scallop in each shell (or place all of them in an ovenproof dish)

In a small bowl combine the butter, garlic, lime juice and herbs and spoon the mixture over the scallops.

Season with salt and pepper, and add a few stripes of prosciutto to each shell.

Place the shells with scallops on a cookie sheet and then in the hot oven under the broiler and cook for 6 minutes.

Serve immediately in the shells, with lime wedges, fresh herbs, and fresh bread to soak up the delicious butter.