Vieiras de Santiago – Scallops with Jamón Serrano

A festive dish traditionally enjoyed along the Camino.

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, minced

  • 1 red pepper, diced

  • 4 oz Jamón Serrano

  • ½ cup minced parsley

  • 1 tsp sweet paprika

  • ½ cup dry white wine

  • Salt, to taste

  • 16 scallops

  • 3 tsp dry breadcrumbs

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Heat oil over medium-low heat and cook onion and pepper until soft (about 25 minutes).

  3. Add ham, parsley, paprika, wine, and salt. Simmer until liquid reduces.

  4. Place scallops in shells, brush lightly with oil, season with salt.

  5. Top with onion mixture and breadcrumbs.

  6. Bake 15 minutes until golden and scallops are cooked.