Scallop Sashimi
Elevate your culinary experience with Scallop Sashimi, a stunningly simple yet elegant dish that celebrates the pure, delicate flavor of fresh sea scallops. This Japanese-inspired recipe requires no cooking and comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for a sophisticated appetizer or light meal. Thinly sliced scallops are artfully garnished with zesty lemon, a hint of sea salt, and finely chopped chives, then finished with the nutty crunch of toasted sesame seeds. The dish is paired with a flavorful soy-ponzu dipping sauce and a touch of wasabi for customizable heat. Served chilled, this sashimi recipe is the ultimate treat for seafood lovers, offering a vibrant and refreshing taste of the ocean. Perfect for dinner parties or special occasions, its simplicity highlights the importance of using the freshest, highest-quality ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 large Fresh sea scallops
- 1 Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Ponzu sauce
- 1 teaspoon Wasabi paste
- 1 tablespoon Finely chopped chives
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 1 teaspoon White sesame seeds
Instructions
Ensure the sea scallops are very fresh and of high quality suitable for raw consumption. Rinse them gently under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Using a sharp knife, slice each scallop horizontally into approximately 1/4 inch thick slices. Arrange the slices on a chilled plate or a wooden sushi board for a traditional presentation.
Zest the lemon over the scallop slices and then cut the lemon in half. Squeeze the juice of half the lemon over the scallops, ensuring they are evenly coated with the citrus flavor.
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce and ponzu sauce. Stir until well mixed. This will serve as the dipping sauce for the sashimi.
Place a small dollop of wasabi paste on the side of the plate to add heat to each bite if desired.
Sprinkle the scallop slices with sea salt and finely chopped chives for an added burst of flavor and color.
Toast the white sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes until they are golden brown and fragrant. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the scallop slices.
Serve immediately, allowing each guest to dip their scallop slices in the soy-ponzu sauce as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.1 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 3864 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 23.7 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 494 mg | 11% | |
*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.
