Nut-Free Scallop Carpaccio
Delight your taste buds with this elegant Nut-Free Scallop Carpaccio recipe—a light and refreshing appetizer that celebrates the natural sweetness of fresh sea scallops. Thinly sliced scallops are adorned with a vibrant citrus dressing made from zesty lemon and lime juice, enhanced by premium extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and pepper for a delicate flavor profile. Fresh dill, briny capers, crisp radish slices, and a sprinkle of microgreens add layers of texture and sophisticated garnish to this visually stunning dish. Perfect for entertaining or as a gourmet starter, this no-cook recipe is gluten-free, nut-free, and ready in just 25 minutes. Serve chilled and let the bright, clean flavors transport you to a seaside escape!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 large fresh sea scallops
- 1 large lemon
- 1 large lime
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 small radish
- 1 cup microgreens
Instructions
Place the sea scallops in the freezer for about 10 minutes to make them easier to slice thinly.
Meanwhile, finely zest the lemon and lime, then juice them. Set the juice and zest aside separately.
In a small bowl, mix the lemon and lime juice with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Remove the scallops from the freezer and slice each scallop horizontally into 3 very thin discs.
Arrange the scallop slices evenly on a large platter without overlapping.
Drizzle the citrus and oil dressing evenly over the scallops.
Sprinkle the finely chopped fresh dill over the top.
Scatter the drained capers across the scallops.
Using a mandoline or a very sharp knife, thinly slice the radishes and arrange them around the scallops.
Sprinkle the microgreens over the platter.
Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the entire dish.
Allow the scallops to marinate for a few minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Serve immediately as a fresh, light appetizer or first course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
819 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.7 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 3992 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 76.6 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1387 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
