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HalloumiAppetizerHealthy

Quinoa coated scallop with a raisin and caper dressing topped with grilled halloumi

Claire preen
8 appetizer pieces
Intermediate
Based on a Gordon Ramsey recipe, but using qu9inoa instead of panko, this is a delicious appetizer that is healthy, awe inspiring (!) and easy to make.
Quinoa coated scallop with a raisin and caper dressing topped with grilled halloumi

Total Steps

11

Ingredients

13

Tools Needed

9

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • Olive oil (for frying)
  • Salt and pepper(optional)
  • 8 oz halloumi
  • 2 tablespoons AP flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 cups blended cooked quinoa
  • 4 large scallops, sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup capers
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • lemon wedge

Instructions

1

Step 1

1. Make sure scallops are dry. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper on each side

2

Step 2

2. Coat the scallops in quinoa. First dip in the flour and shake excess off, dip in egg, shake excess off and then roll in the quinoa to coat.

3

Step 3

3.For the dressing, add the water, capers and raisins to a pan and bring to a boil. Then simmer on low for 5 minutes.

4

Step 4

4. When the dressing has cooled, add the olive oil and the vinegar to the capers. Blend for a couple of minutes.

5

Step 5

5. Cut the halloumi into circles, (similar size as the scallops) and about 1/4 inch thick

6

Step 6

When ready to serve

7

Step 7

5 Heat some olive oil in a pan and add scallops (don’t overcrowd the pan) cook each side until the quinoa is golden brown

8

Step 8

6. Cook the halloumi in the same pan until brown on each side

9

Step 9

Serve the scallop with a teaspoon of the dressing on it and then top that with the halloumi.

10

Step 10

Serve with a small wedge of lemon.

11

Step 11

Ta Da!!!!

Tools & Equipment

Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Cutting board
Knife
Small bowls
Pan
Blender
Spatula or tongs
Teaspoon

Tags

HalloumiAppetizerHealthyQuinoa

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