Spicy Scallop Tartare In Cucumber Cups Recipe

Name: Spicy Scallop Tartare In Cucumber Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dry bay scallops, rinsed and patted dry thoroughly; 2 tablespoons high-quality toasted pure sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce; 1 heaping tablespoon Japanese kewpie mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon ginger, finely grated on a Microplane; 2 scallions, white and green parts, very thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds; 3 large English cucumbers, washed, dried and sliced into even 1 1/2-inch thick rounds; extra sliced scallions and black sesame seeds, to garnish

Servings: persons

1 pound dry bay scallops, rinsed and patted dry thoroughly
2 tablespoons high-quality toasted pure sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon Sriracha
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 heaping tablespoon Japanese kewpie mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ginger, finely grated on a Microplane
2 scallions, white and green parts, very thinly sliced
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
3 large English cucumbers, washed, dried and sliced into even 1 1/2-inch thick rounds
extra sliced scallions and black sesame seeds, to garnish

1
Using a small, sharp knife, slice each scallop in half and place into a large bowl.
2
Add sesame oil, sriracha, lemon juice and mayonnaise to the bowl and stir gently to coat thoroughly.
3
Gently pick up the ginger shreds between your thumb and forefingers, squeeze firmly over the bowl to extract the juice, then discard the fibrous remains.
4
Fold in scallions and sesame seeds, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5
While they're in the refrigerator, carefully scoop the seeds and flesh from each cucumber slice, leaving the bottoms intact.
6
Fill each cucumber bowl with about a tablespoon of tartare, garnish with extra scallions and sesame seeds and serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dry bay scallops, rinsed and patted dry thoroughly, 2 tablespoons high-quality toasted pure sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Spicy Scallop Tartare In Cucumber Cups falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Spicy Scallop Tartare In Cucumber Cups

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