Harvey Bay Queen Scallops

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December 16, 2021

HARVEY BAY QUEEN SCALLOPS, NUOC CHAM, THAI BASIL AND NATIVE SEA VEGETABLES

Author: LOUIS TIKARAM
Difficulty:
Serving: 4
Harvey Bay Queen Scallops

This incredibly fresh starter showcases the best of the best Australian seafood with fresh scallops from Harvey Bay and locally foraged sea vegetables.

INGREDIENTS

For the Nuoc Cham dressing
  • 150mllime juice
  • 75mlfish sauce
  • 30mldistilled vinegar
  • 25mlwater
  • 50gsugar 2 x Fresh long red chilies (sliced)
For the dish
  • 15 – 20Harvey Bay Scallops (or similar fresh scallops)
  • 1handful Native sea vegetables or pickles sliced to preference
  • 2tsp. cooking oil

EQUIPMENT

Wine Match

Barossa Signature Riesling

METHOD

1
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk well till combined. Store in an airtight container for up to one month to have on hand on the dinner table to use as a seasoning or dipping sauce for almost anything.
2
Lightly oil the Scallops on either side and sear for 30 seconds in a hot non-stick fry pan in batches. Arrange on a serving plate.
3
Pour over ¼ cup of Nuoc Cham and arrange the sea vegetables or pickles, serve immediately for a great zingy and zesty starter to get your taste buds ready for a flavorsome meal to come.
4
If you don’t have access to forage for yourself, you can substitute with any type of pickles or fresh vegetables like carrot, daikon or radish.