Scallop Sashimi w/ Watermelon Gazpacho

cook time:

10 min

total time:

10 min

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Today, I’ve got a real treat for you – a dish that screams summer freshness and cool vibes! Picture this: delicate scallop slices served as sashimi, perfectly paired with a refreshing chilled gazpacho. But hold on, this gazpacho is taking a twist ! We’re throwing in some juicy watermelon that not only bursts with flavor but also adds a vibrant pop of color. To kick things up a notch, I’ve added a hint of chili and a sprinkle of cilantro. These two stars add a whole new dimension to the dish, making every bite an adventure for your taste buds. And here’s the best part – this entire recipe dances from kitchen to table in under ten minutes. It’s your go-to for those early evening hours when a cocktail is in hand and good company is all around.

Ingredients

For the watermelon gazpacho:

  • 2 medium size tomatoes
  • 2 inch watermelon triangles, 1 thickness
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • ¼ green hot chili
  • ¼ tsp black pepper, crushed
  • Atlantic sea salt to taste

Ingredients

For the dish:

  • 2 ½ pieces of scallops, thinly sliced
  • green hot chili, thinly sliced
  • 9 cilantro leaves, separated
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ Juice from lemon
  • Atlantic sea salt to taste
  • Watermelon gazpacho

Ingredients

For the watermelon gazpacho:

  • 2 medium size tomatoes
  • 2 inch watermelon triangles, 1 thickness
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • ¼ green hot chili
  • ¼ tsp black pepper, crushed
  • Atlantic sea salt to taste

Ingredients

For the dish:

  • 2 ½ pieces of scallops, thinly sliced
  • green hot chili, thinly sliced
  • 9 cilantro leaves, separated
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ Juice from lemon
  • Atlantic sea salt to taste
  • Watermelon gazpacho

Ingredients

For the watermelon gazpacho:

  • 2 medium size tomatoes
  • 2 inch watermelon triangles, 1 thickness
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • ¼ green hot chili
  • ¼ tsp black pepper, crushed
  • Atlantic sea salt to taste

Ingredients

For the dish:

  • 2 ½ pieces of scallops, thinly sliced
  • green hot chili, thinly sliced
  • 9 cilantro leaves, separated
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ Juice from lemon
  • Atlantic sea salt to taste
  • Watermelon gazpacho
Equipment

Blender
Sieve
Knife
Cutting board

Lets Start Cooking!

step 1

Start by making the gazpacho: in a blender add the watermelon, tomatoes, chili, sherry vinegar, sea salt, black pepper and olive oil. Blend to a smooth juice, and correct flavors.

step 2

Transfer the juice through a fine sieve.

step 3

Slice the scallops into thin slices and arrange them on a flat plate.

step 4

Drizzle the watermelon gazpacho between the scallop slices.

step 5

Decorate each piece of scallop with a super thin slice of chili and cilantro leaves. Add Atlantic sea salt on top of each scallop slice.

step 6

Drizzle olive oil and squeeze lemon on top.

step 7

YASSS!

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