Seared Scallops, Haloumi, Tomato & Herb Salsa
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 tomato, finely diced
- ¼ red onion, finely diced
- 6 chives, finely diced
- ½ yellow pepper, finely diced
- 2 tomatoes, seeded and cut into very thin wedges (strips)
- Balsamic reduction glaze
Scallops
- 16 scallops, roe on (4 per person)
- Cracked black pepper & flaky sea salt
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 200g haloumi cheese – cut into thin slices
- ½ cup micro salad greens, garnish
Cooking instructions
Combine the salad ingredients and set aside.
Season the scallops with a little cracked black pepper, sea salt and splash with a little olive oil. Set aside.
Heat a pan to medium heat and drizzle with a little oil. Sear the sliced haloumi for 1 minute each side to colour. Remove from the heat and place a slice on each plate.
Heat a separate pan to medium heat, and carefully add the scallops. Sear for 2 minutes (depending on size of scallop), then turn. Sear for a further 2 minutes, then remove from heat. Take care not to overcook – scallops take very little time to cook and will continue cooking once they’re removed from pan.
Place 4 scallops on top of each slice of haloumi, garnish with the micro salad around the haloumi and scallops. Strategically place the tomato wedges (slivers) and drops of the balsamic glaze.
This recipe serves 4 people, and is supplied courtesy Seafood New Zealand.
Credits
Photo: Jason Burgess, courtesy Auckland Seafood School
Recipe: Mark Dronjak, chef, Auckland Seafood School
