These exquisite Roger’s Scallop Tarts offer a sophisticated bite-sized experience, perfect for special occasions or as an impressive starter. The dish combines delicate sea scallops with their vibrant corals, blended into a rich, smooth cream cheese mixture infused with subtle garlic and bright lemon zest. Served in crisp, tiny pastry cases and topped with a lightly fried scallop disk and a touch of caviar, every element balances texture and flavor beautifully. This international-inspired creation is simple enough for a confident home cook to master, yet refined enough to impress guests. It’s an ideal choice for cocktail parties, holiday gatherings, or when you want to elevate a menu with a touch of coastal elegance.
Roger’S Scallop Tarts
Description
These exquisite Roger's Scallop Tarts offer a sophisticated bite-sized experience, perfect for special occasions or as an impressive starter. The dish combines delicate sea scallops with their vibrant corals, blended into a rich, smooth cream cheese mixture infused with subtle garlic and bright lemon zest. Served in crisp, tiny pastry cases and topped with a lightly fried scallop disk and a touch of caviar, every element balances texture and flavor beautifully. This international-inspired creation is simple enough for a confident home cook to master, yet refined enough to impress guests. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal choice for cocktail parties, holiday gatherings, or when you want to elevate a menu with a touch of coastal elegance.Ingredients
Directions
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Separate the corals of the scallops from the bodies.
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Chop the garlic and fry it in a little oil until done, but not browned.
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Add the scallop corals briefly until just cooked.
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Blend contents of the pan with the cream cheese, preferably in a blender, until it is very smooth.
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Season and add in some of the lemon juice to taste.
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Place a little of the cheese mixture into each pastry case.
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Slice each scallop into two or three disks about 0.5 cm thick, and marinate them for about 10 mins in the lemon juice.
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Lightly fry the scallops, lay on the pastry cases, and decorate with caviar.
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Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1317.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 66.0g102%
- Saturated Fat 30.0g150%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1098.0mg46%
- Total Carbohydrate 159.0g53%
- Dietary Fiber 3.0g12%
- Sugars 4.5g
- Protein 21.0g42%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
This is absolutely delicious - makes a nice light starter or an amuse-bouche for a longer meal.
Ingredients listed in the original text: 12 md Scallops, 2 Cloves garlic, 5 oz Full fat cream cheese, The juice of half a lemon, Oil for frying, Caviar to decorate.
