Roger’S Scallop Tarts

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.

Cooking Method: Frying

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 1317.0

Dietary: Gluten-free

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

12 Tiny Pastry cases (about

Directions

1
Separate the corals of the scallops from the bodies.
2
Chop the garlic and fry it in a little oil until done, but not browned.
3
Add the scallop corals briefly until just cooked.
4
Blend contents of the pan with the cream cheese, preferably in a blender, until it is very smooth.
5
Season and add in some of the lemon juice to taste.
6
Place a little of the cheese mixture into each pastry case.
7
Slice each scallop into two or three disks about 0.5 cm thick, and marinate them for about 10 mins in the lemon juice.
8
Lightly fry the scallops, lay on the pastry cases, and decorate with caviar.
9
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.

Keywords: scallops, tarts, pastry, seafood, appetizer, starter, cream cheese, garlic, lemon, caviar, coral, international, elegant, party food, blended, fried, mini tarts, seafood appetizer

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