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An epic combo of Ika Mata, a traditional raw fish salad from the Cook Islands, and baked scallops. This dish highlights fresh kingfish marinated in coconut cream and lemon, paired with garlic, wine, and panko-crusted scallops for a perfect balance of refreshing and savoury seafood flavours.
Prep Time 20 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Ika Mata and Baked Scallops Recipe

Ingredients
  

For the Ika Mata:

  • 250 g fresh kingfish, cubed
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cucumber, seeds removed and chopped
  • 1 red capsicum, chopped
  • 1 yellow capsicum, chopped
  • 1 tomato, quartered
  • 1 red chili, chopped
  • 1 spring onion, chopped
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • 1 sakt & pepper to taste

For the Baked Scallops:

  • 12 scallops, cleaned in shells
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup panko crumbs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, for drizzling
  • 2 lemons, juiced for serving

Instructions 

For the Ika Mata:

  • Prepare the Fish: Cube the kingfish and marinate it in lemon juice for 30 minutes in the fridge.
  • Chop Ingredients: Meanwhile, chop the herbs, cucumber, capsicum, tomatoes, chili, spring onions, and red onion.
  • Mix the Salad: After 30 minutes, add the coconut cream, salt, pepper, and chopped herbs and vegetables to the marinated fish. Mix well and place back in the fridge for another hour before serving.

For the Baked Scallops:

  • Prepare the Scallops: Place 3-4 scallops in each cleaned shell.
  • Make the Garlic Mix: In a small bowl, mix crushed garlic, white wine, parsley, salt, and pepper. Spoon over the scallops.
  • Add Panko Crumbs and Bake: Top with panko crumbs and drizzle with olive oil. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (fan bake) for about 10 minutes, or until bubbling and crispy.
  • Serve: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the scallops before serving alongside the Ika Mata.
    Ika Mata and Baked Scallops
Keywords baked scallops, coconut cream fish salad, cook islands fish salad, fresh seafood salad, garlic scallops recipe, Ika Mata recipe, kingfish raw fish salad, seafood combo recipe
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