Open the scallops and discard the skirts and roe. Wash well in very cold water then transfer to a tray lined with a kitchen cloth. Store them in the fridge for 6 hours prior to use
8 large hand dived scallops
2
In a blender, purée together the avocado, lime juice, crème fraîche and wasabi paste before passing through a fine sieve. Season with salt and store in the fridge in a piping bag until required
1 tbsp of crème fraiche
2 tsp wasabi paste
sea salt
1 avocado, stone removed
1 lime, juiced
3
Preheat a deep-fryer to 180°C
4
To make the shallot rings, slice the shallot into rings, soak in milk, then dredge in seasoned flour before deep frying until crispy and golden. Set aside
1 banana shallot
milk
flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
5
To make the dressing, dice the shallot and red chilli into very fine pieces. Add the juice and zest of the lime, the olive oil, chopped coriander and a good pinch of flaky sea salt
1 red chilli
1 lime
50ml of olive oil
20g of coriander, chopped
sea salt
6
Slice each scallop into 3 even pieces and finely dice the strawberries. Add both to the bowl with the dressing, mix well and leave for 2 minutes
8 strawberries
7
Slice the cucumber lengthways into thin strips and place in a rectangle on each of the 4 plates. Arrange 6 slices of scallop on the cucumber base and spoon over the strawberry and lime dressing, adding a pinch more salt to finish
2 cucumbers
8
Pipe dots of the avocado purée in between the scallops and scatter over the shallot rings, coriander and shiso cress. Serve immediately