Scallop Escabache With Cucumber And Sesame

Kate in Katoomba's Note:

The lime juice gives the scallops a 'cooked' appearance and texture. These really are delicious and look beautiful. Kate in Katoomba

• Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 12 scallops , on the half shell
• 3 limes , juiced to produce 150 ml
• 5 cm ginger , fine julienne
• 1 cucumber , halved and fine julienne
• 1 ½ teaspoons mirin
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon black sesame seed

Directions:

1. Remove the scallops from their shells and reserve shells for serving.
2. Place the scallops in a ceramic or glass bowl and pour over the lime juice and cover.
3. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
4. Place a small amount of the ginger and cucumber into the cleaned shells and top with a scallop.
5. Drizzle 1/2 tsp of mirin over each scallop, followed by a couple of drops of sesame oil and lightly sprinkle with sesame seeds.
6. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Ian Snell]

I prepared this recipe as an entree for friends and no one noticed that the scallops were not actually cooked (I didn't bother to tell them). This is an easy dish to prepare while you are busy doing some serious cooking. Presentation is excellent too. I will make this a regular item at my place.