Scallop & Basil Pesto Carpaccio

Directions

  1. 1Place a scallop on parchment paper on a tortilla press.
  2. 2Add a spoonful of basil pesto on top of the scallop.
  3. 3Cover with another piece of parchment paper and press gently to flatten the scallop.
  4. 4Remove the pressed scallop and set aside.
  5. 5Prepare the asparagus by peeling it into thin ribbons.
  6. 6Blanch the asparagus in boiling water.
  7. 7Remove the blanched asparagus and drain excess water.
  8. 8Cut some of the asparagus ribbons into smaller pieces for garnish.
  9. 9Arrange the flattened scallops on a serving plate.
  10. 10Sprinkle salt over the scallops.
  11. 11Drizzle more basil pesto over the scallops.
  12. 12Pour olive oil over the dish.
  13. 13Spoon passionfruit pulp and seeds over the scallops.
  14. 14Add slices of jamon to the plate.
  15. 15Garnish with the blanched asparagus spears and ribbons.

Ingredients

  • Scallops
  • Basil Pesto
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Lemon
  • Garlic cloves
  • Asparagus
  • Salt
  • Olive oil
  • Passionfruit
  • Jamon

Equipment

Parchment paperTortilla pressPeelerPotTongsPlateSpoonChopsticksFork