Components
This dish includes:
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Vanilla–marinated scallops
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Seasoned avocado base
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Citrus garnish
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Lime–orange marinade
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Final assembly with Bora Bora Vanilla Sea Salt
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Serves 2
1. Scallops
Ingredients
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4 scallops
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Bora Bora Vanilla Sea Salt
Method
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Season the scallops lightly with vanilla salt and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Avocado Base
Ingredients
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1 avocado
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1 lime (zest + juice)
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Pinch of curry
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Small spring onion, finely sliced
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Fresh coriander leaves
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Olive oil
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Salt
Method
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Mash the avocado with a fork.
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Season with lime zest, juice from half a lime, curry, a splash of olive oil, and salt.
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Fold in chopped coriander and spring onion.
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Reserve chilled.
3. Citrus Garnish
Ingredients
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1 orange
Method
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Segment the orange and cut into small cubes.
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Keep chilled for garnish.
4. Salicornia
Ingredients
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Salicornia (samphire)
Method
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Blanch in boiling water for 1 minute, then cool immediately in ice water.
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Drain and reserve.
5. Marinade
Ingredients
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Juice of ½ lime
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Juice of ½ orange
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Mild red pepper
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3 tbsp olive oil
Method
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Combine lime juice, orange juice, mild red pepper, and olive oil.
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Mix until emulsified.
6. Assembly
Method
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Slice each scallop into 4 thin discs and place in the marinade for 2 minutes.
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Fill each shell (or plate) with a small spoonful of the seasoned avocado.
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Arrange the scallop slices in a rosette over the avocado.
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Finish with a cube of orange, a sprig of salicornia, a thin slice of green onion, and a final pinch of Bora Bora Vanilla Sea Salt.
Chef
Recipe by @Julien.Perrier
