Scallops Wrapped in Parma Ham (“Saltimbocca”)
A splendid starter, discovered accidentally, as the best recipes often are. A chance purchase of these beautiful, spankingly fresh and large, meaty scallops at the farmers market; combined with a decadent glass of fizz, a great girlfriend and some creative foraging in the fridge. The result: a beautiful, salty sweet decadent but simple starter: scallops, wrapped in parma ham, with sage leaves and a Marsala wine sauce. The disorganised supper quickly became one of decadence and indulgence, and certainly one to be repeated.