Crudo on the Half Shell

Crudo on the Half Shell
Crudo on the Half Shell might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe covers 0% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 16 servings with 11 calories, 0g of protein, and 1g of fat each. If you have highest-quality sea scallops, highest-quality olive oil, sea salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 25 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet.

Instructions

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Place the scallops in a single layer in a resealable plastic bag and freeze for 1 hour. (This makes them firmer and easier to dice.)
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Cut the frozen scallops into 1/4 -inch pieces.
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Rinse the clams under cold water to remove any grit. Shuck the clams: Slide a clam knife between the shells and twist to pry them apart. Detach the clam from the top shell, then slide your knife under the clam to detach it from the bottom shell.
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Remove any shell fragments from the meat, then coarsely chop. (Clean and reserve 16 half shells for serving.)
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Toss the scallops and clams with the lemon juice, olive oil and jalapeno in a medium bowl. Spoon into the reserved clam shells.
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Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.
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Photograph by Jim Franco
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 25 m.
Servings16
Health Score0
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