Kingfish and Scallop Crudo with Watermelon Recipe - SEATOPIA

Quick and easy Sashimi & Crudo Scallops Yellowtail

Aug 22, 2024
by Chef James

Kingfish and Scallop Crudo with Watermelon Recipe

Name: Kingfish & Scallop Crudo with Watermelon
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Seatopia Kingfish (yellowtail); Scallop Meat: Regenerative Farmed Peruvian Scallops (no shell) (~20 oz bag); 8 oz. Watermelon; Lemon juice or Yuzu Juice; Lime juice; Mirin; Tamari or Soy Sauce; Water; Homemade Seasoning; Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Aug 22, 2024
by Chef James

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Servings: 2

Prep Time: 20 minutes

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Kingfish & Scallop Crudo with Watermelon

Join us in crafting a stunning Kingfish and Scallop Crudo with Watermelon recipe. Chef expertly guides you through the process of creating this elegant dish, starting with citrus buns soaked in a zesty blend of lemon, lime, mirin, and tamari. Watch as the chef meticulously cuts yellowtail and watermelon into perfectly matched rectangles, arranges them in a visually striking checkered pattern, and adds thinly sliced Peruvian scallops for a touch of luxury. The dish is finished with a spritz of citrus ponzu and a sprinkle of homemade seasoning, making it a true masterpiece on the plate.

Ingredients

Seatopia Kingfish (yellowtail)
Scallop Meat: Regenerative Farmed Peruvian Scallops (no shell) (~20 oz bag)
8 oz. Watermelon
Lemon juice or Yuzu Juice
Lime juice
Mirin
Tamari or Soy Sauce
Water
Homemade Seasoning
Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Directions

Cut Yellowtail and Watermelon

1.
Dry the Yellowtail thoroughly
2.
Remove skin
3.
Slice yellowtail and watermelon rectangles with the same thickness.

Make Citrus Buns

4.
Combine lemon, lime, mirin, tamari, and water. Reserve the mixture in a spray bottle

Plating

5.
Create a checkered pattern with the yellowtail and watermelon slices.
6.
Add Peruvian Scallops: Thinly slice the scallops after thoroughly drying them
7.
Place the scallops throughout the plate with mint leaves
8.
Finish the Dish: Spray citrus ponzu over the dish and sprinkle with homemade seasoning.

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