Scallop Martinis

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vodka, good quality, such as Grey Goose
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons chopped jalapeno peppers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 large fresh scallops
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup red pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup yellow pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 4 sprigs coriander

Instructions

  1. Combine vodka, lime juice and jalapeno pepper in bowl.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper and place in skillet. Sear about 2 minutes per side or until scallops are browned on the outside but still raw in the centre.
  3. Place scallops on board and cut into quarters and add to vodka mixture. Let marinate for 4 hours in the refrigerator.
  4. Stir in peppers and green onions.
  5. Divide scallop mixture between 4 Martini glasses adding some marinade. Garnish with coriander. Serve at once.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

323 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.8g 4% DV
Total Fat 25.6g 33% DV
Carbs 8.7g 3% DV
Fiber 2.9g 10% DV
Sugar 2.7g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10129mg 100% DV
Potassium 374.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 160mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 93.4mg 100% DV
Calcium 54.3mg 4% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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