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Christmas is the perfect time to surprise your guests with elegant, flavorful recipes. Today, we offer you a refined tartare combining melting scallops sublimated by an acai marinade. This quick-to-prepare recipe is ideal for enhancing your festive table with a light, sophisticated starter.
Why are scallops a holiday classic?
Scallops are the undisputed star of festive menus. Its delicate texture and fine flavor make it an ingredient of choice for refined dishes.
A subtle, gourmet taste
Scallops are distinguished by their delicate flavor, which appeals to seafood lovers. Combined with ingredients such as acai, it takes on a new dimension, balancing sweetness and acidity.
Always a successful presentation
In tartare, scallops allow you to play with textures and colors for a visually appealing result. They are perfectly in tune with modern culinary trends, which favor smaller portions.
A traditional part of holiday meals
Present for generations on Christmas tables, the Saint-Jacques embodies elegance and refinement, values often sought after during end-of-year celebrations.
Acai, the ingredient that enhances your festive recipes
Although acai is often associated with sweet dishes, it is also an ideal ingredient for savoury dishes. In this tartar, its subtle acidity and fruity notes enhance the sweetness of the scallops.
The benefits of acai in a savoury recipe :
- A touch of the exotic: Acai adds unexpected originality to savory recipes, perfect for wowing your guests.
- A perfect balance: its slightly acidic flavor harmonizes with the richness and finesse of the scallops.
- A beneficial superfruit: Rich in antioxidants, acai combines pleasure and well-being, even in your festive dishes.
Including acai in this tartar is a unique taste experience that will leave a lasting impression.
Our recipe for scallop and acai tartar
Preparation time: 15 minutes
For 2 persons
Ingredients:
- 10 fresh scallops
- 50g thawed acai Terraçaí by Nossa!
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- A few sprigs of fresh coriander
- A pinch of fleur de sel and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- A few slices of bread on the side
Preparation:
Preparing the scallops :
- Clean the scallops under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Cut into small cubes.
Prepare seasoning:
- In a bowl, mix the thawed acai with the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Add the diced scallops to the mixture and marinate for 5 minutes in the fridge.
Dress the tartars:
- Arrange the marinated scallops in verrines or on a plate using a cookie cutter.
- Garnish with a few fresh coriander leaves for a touch of color and flavour.
To serve :
- Accompany each tartare with a slice of lightly toasted bread for added crunch.
A festive and sophisticated starter for your Christmas table
This scallop and acai tartar is a festive starter that combines elegance and originality. The sweetness of the scallops, enhanced by the subtle acidity of the acai, provides the perfect balance to start your festive meal on a refined note.
These individual tartars are ideal for a neat presentation and to satisfy your guests in search of something new. Add this recipe to your Christmas menu and let your guests discover acai in a new, savory and delicious light.