Description
Nearly raw scallops get a quick sear, then a flavorful sauce.
Perfect for a light appetizer or elegant starter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large scallops (8 if you want to make it a bit more substantial)
- 3-4 tbsp sesame seeds (black and/or white)
- 2 tsp wasabi
- 6 tsp good mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime zest
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped chives
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar
- 0.5 tsp sesame oil
- Pickled sushi ginger
- Sunflower or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Roll each scallop in the sesame seeds until coated.
- Wrap each scallop tightly in clingfilm and chill in the fridge for 45 minutes.
- Spray a frying pan with a little oil and put it on a high heat.
- Once the pan is very hot, cook each scallop for 30 seconds, turning it constantly with tongs to sear it all over on the outside while keeping it nearly raw inside.
- Put the scallops on a plate and put in the freezer for 15 minutes (to stop them cooking further).
- Mix the wasabi and mayonnaise together in a bowl.
- Mix the lime zest and chive together in a bowl.
- Mix the soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, and sesame oil together in a saucepan and heat gently on a low heat to combine.
- Slice each scallop into 4-6 thin circular slices.
- Divide the scallop slices between four plates, fanning them out.
- Drizzle a teaspoon or two of the soy-lime sauce over the scallop slices.
- Sprinkle the scallop slices with the mixed chive and lime zest, and serve with some sushi ginger and a dollop of the wasabi mayonnaise.
Notes
- For perfectly seared scallops, ensure your pan is screaming hot before adding them. Use high heat and tongs for even cooking.
- To adjust the spice level, reduce or increase the amount of wasabi in the mayonnaise mixture.
- Leftover scallops and sauce can be stored separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 scallops
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 100