Scallop tartare

Name: Scallop tartare
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Finely grated zest of 1/2 lemon; 1 tbs rice wine vinegar; 2 tsp soy sauce; 1 tsp each fish sauce and sesame oil; 2 tbs sunflower oil; 8 large scallops, thinly sliced horizontally; Finely grated zest of 1 lime; Mixed herbs, to serve

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by delicious. team

delicious. team

Oct 03, 2015

Ever tried scallop tartare? The delicate flavour of the scallop really shines, especially with the zesty dressing.

Finely grated zest of 1/2 lemon
1 tbs rice wine vinegar
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp each fish sauce and sesame oil
2 tbs sunflower oil
8 large scallops, thinly sliced horizontally
Finely grated zest of 1 lime
Mixed herbs, to serve

Method

1.

Preheat the oven to 100°C. Scatter zest and 1 tbs sea salt on a baking tray, then roast, stirring 2-3 times, for 12-15 minutes until dry. Transfer to a mortar and pestle and grind to a coarse powder.
2.

Combine the vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce and oils in a bowl. Set aside.
3.

Arrange scallops on plates. Sprinkle with lime zest, top with a pinch of lemon sea salt and drizzle with soy dressing. Scatter with herbs, season and serve.