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A grey platter of scallop tiradito with garnishes in white bowls.

Scallop Tiradito Nikkei Recipe

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Tamara Andersen
A Peruvian Nikkei dish of fresh sea scallops with passionfruit and ají amarillo marinade/sauce with sweet potato rounds and choclo corn...
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Soak Scallops 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Appetizer/Main Dish
Cuisine Peruvian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 326 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Scallop Tiradito

  • 12 ounces large sea scallops - soaked if "wet" (see Ingredients Notes in post)
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled - cut in 3/8" thick slices
  • ½ cup choclo corn - fully cooked (see Ingredients Notes in post)

Passionfruit Ají Amarillo Sauce

  • ⅓ cup passionfruit purée
  • 2 tablespoons ají amarillo paste - 3 if you like it hot!
  • 1 tablespoon ponzu or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 lime, juiced - about 1 tablespoon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
  • sea salt and fresh ground pepper - to taste

Optional Garnishes

  • salsa criolla
  • cancha
  • cilantro, chopped
  • avocado - I didn't include it on photo day
  • lime wedges

Instructions

  • Wet scallops - Soak the sea scallops in a quart of cold water, 2 tablespoons of salt, and 1/4 cup of lemon juice. While scallops soak, prepare the sweet potatoes.
  • Boil or roast* sweet potatoes until barely tender.
  • Rinse and drain the scallops, then slice horizontally into 3 thin slices.
  • Combine all sauce ingredients in a blender or processor. Pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle platter with passionfruit sauce. Arrange sliced scallops and sweet potato. Scatter the choclo.
  • Garnish as desired, and enjoy!

Notes

*If you prefer to roast your sweet potatoes, toss the slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast in a single layer on 400℉/204℃ until barely tender.
Macronutrients do not include garnishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 12g

NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

Did you make this recipe? Please leave a comment and/or star rating! Email us with any questions: tamara@beyondmeresustenance.com