Whole30 Scallop Carpaccio

Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant and refreshing Whole30 Scallop Carpaccio, a show-stopping dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Thinly sliced, melt-in-your-mouth fresh sea scallops are marinated in a zesty blend of lime and lemon juice, allowing the citrus to gently "cook" the surface for a bright and tangy flavor profile. Topped with crunchy radishes, delicate red onion, fiery serrano pepper, and fragrant cilantro, this dish delivers an irresistible balance of texture and taste. Drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and seasoned to perfection with sea salt and black pepper, it’s a light, nutritious recipe that’s perfect as an elegant Whole30-compliant starter or a standout seafood main. Ready in just 20 minutes with zero cooking required, this scallop carpaccio shines with simplicity and gourmet flair.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 12 large fresh sea scallops
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 medium radishes, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 0.5 serrano pepper, thinly sliced
• 0.25 red onion, thinly sliced

Directions

Step 1

Begin by cleaning the scallops: Remove the side muscle if it's still attached. Rinse the scallops under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

Step 2

Place the cleaned scallops in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes to firm up. This makes them easier to slice thinly.

Step 3

Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each scallop horizontally into thin rounds (about 1/8 inch thick). Arrange the slices on a chilled plate in a single layer, slightly overlapping them.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, combine the lime juice, lemon juice, and extra-virgin olive oil. Whisk them together until well combined.

Step 5

Drizzle the citrus-olive oil mixture evenly over the scallop slices, ensuring they are well coated. Allow the scallops to marinate in the citrus mixture for about 5 minutes to slightly 'cook' the surface.

Step 6

Season the scallops with sea salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 7

Scatter the thinly sliced radishes, red onion, and serrano pepper over the scallops for a pop of color and a slight crunch.

Step 8

Finish the dish by sprinkling the chopped fresh cilantro leaves all over the top.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a refreshing starter or a light main dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(527.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	673.6

Total Fat 30.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 147.6mg	0%
Sodium 4745.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g	0%
Total Sugars 3.1g
Protein 74.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 50.0mg	0%
Iron 2.0mg	0%
Potassium 1416.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.4%

Protein: 43.3%

Carbs: 17.3%