Scallop carpaccio with basil, coriander, mint and lime
This seafood starter is full of zest and freshness, and is perfect for an al fresco summer dinner in the garden. Make sure you get the freshest scallops possible to maximise the impact of this Geoffrey Smeddle recipe for carpaccio, an easy-to-cook recipe developed by the chef for the Sunday Herald.
Ingredients
Scallop carpaccio
- 8 scallops
- 1 avocado
- 1 bunch of basil
- 1 tbsp of crème fraîche
- 2 limes
- 1 red chilli , very finely chopped
- 1 bunch of coriander
- 2 spring onions
- 1 bunch of mint
- olive oil
- sea salt
Equipment
- Stick blender
Method
1
Make the avocado crème fraîche up to two hours in advance. Cut the avocado in half then remove the stone. Scoop out the flesh with a spoon and place in a small bowl
- 1 avocado
2
Add the crème fraîche and the juice of one lime, then process to a purée with a stick blender. Transfer to a bowl and cover the surface of the puree with clingfilm so no air can reach the surface
- 1 tbsp of crème fraîche
- 1 lime , juiced
4
Place the picked leaves in a small bowl or ramekin, cover with moist kitchen paper and refrigerate. Some of the large leaves will be used to chiffonade when plating
5
Slice the scallops into very thin coins and place them on a tray in the refrigerator until very cold
- 8 scallops
6
Once cool, plate the scallops. Spread a thin layer of the avocado crème fraîche in a small circle in the centre of each plate then overlap the scallop slices in a circle so they cover the avocado
7
To finish and serve, trim off the roots of the spring onions, remove any discoloured or wilted outer leaves then slice as finely as possible. Scatter these over the scallops along with the red chilli
- 1 red chilli , very finely chopped
- 2 spring onions
9
Finally drizzle with a small dash of olive oil, add a last squeeze of lime juice and serve immediately
- olive oil
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