Description
A refreshing and elegant dish featuring buttery scallops topped with vibrant finger lime pearls, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- Fresh scallops
- Finger limes
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Fresh herbs (dill, cilantro, or parsley)
Instructions
- Prepare the scallops: Start with fresh, cleaned scallops and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
- Slicing the scallops: Slice the scallops into thin rounds, about ¼ inch thick.
- Zesting the finger limes: Cut the finger limes in half and release the citrus pearls into a bowl, catching the seeds.
- Assembly: Arrange the sliced scallops on a chilled plate in an overlapping pattern.
- Drizzle and season: Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the scallops and sprinkle with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
- Finish with finger limes and herbs: Scatter the finger lime pearls atop the scallops and add fresh herbs.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the dish fresh for the best flavor.
Notes
This dish showcases the freshness of its ingredients, so avoid heavy sauces or too many flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: crudo, seafood, finger lime, scallops, summer recipe, elegant appetizer, fresh ingredients, citrus