Nantucket Bay Scallops in a Tequila, Citrus, and Chile Dressing
Recipe courtesy of Daniel Orr, Gastavino's, NY
- Difficulty: Easy
- Servings: 4
- Nutritional Information per Serving (1 of 4 servings): Calories 199, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Carbohydrates 11 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 14 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 479 mg
- Total time: 15 min
- Preparation time: 15 min
Ingredients
- 1 pound Nantucket bay scallops, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 serrano chile, finely chopped
- 1/8 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons roughly chopped mint
- 4 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
For Garnish
- Scallop shells
- Seaweed
- Lime wedges
- Sea salt
Cook Mode: Keep your screen active using the Cook Mode feature.
- Remove the mussels from the scallops and keep them chilled on ice in the refrigerator until needed.
- Whisk together garlic, ginger, lemon zest, tequila, hot pepper sauce, honey, red bell pepper, serrano chile, lime juice, olive oil, mint, and cilantro for a zesty marinade. Toss in the chopped scallops and let them marinate in the fridge for 15 minutes to infuse bold, vibrant flavors.
- To serve, create a stunning display: fill a glass bowl with crushed ice, nestle scallop shells atop it, and spoon the marinated scallops into each shell. Garnish with fresh seaweed and lime wedges, then finish with a light sprinkle of sea salt just before enjoying this refreshing seafood delight.
Indulge in this easy, elegant dish from Chef Daniel Orrperfect for impressing guests with its bright tequila-citrus kick and tender scallops. Fresh, quick, and bursting with flavor, it's your next dinner party star! (Note: Shared by a culinary expert; test for home prep.)
