Scallop and prized black truffle carpaccio

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Scallop Carpaccio with Precious Black Truffle

Irene Cattaneo @io_cheff 09/07/2026
Appetizer Italian
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Are you looking for a quick fish appetizer to prepare? The scallop and Precious Black Truffle carpaccio is the perfect recipe for special occasions. Scallops are highly prized shellfish with a sweet and delicate flavour, rich in Omega 3, which lend themselves to numerous preparations.

Scallop Carpaccio with Precious Black Truffle

Scallop carpaccio and fine black truffle

Tempo totale 1 hr 20 min
Preparazione 1 hr
Porzioni 4
Dieta Senza glutine

Scallop carpaccio, strawberry caviar, fine black truffle, dill, black garlic, and a shallot and scallop coral sauce. A quick-to-prepare fish appetizer, perfect for special occasions.

Porzioni:
4

Ingredienti

8 Scallops
4 medium-large shallots
1 Glass of white wine
100g Butter
50 ml Liquid cream
Precious Black Truffle to taste
Fresh dill to taste
5 Cloves of black garlic
EVOO to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon zest
Strawberry caviar to taste

Istruzioni

1
Separate the coral from the scallops. Thinly slice the scallops and marinate them in oil, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
Step 1
2
Chop the shallots and cook them in butter in a pan. After about 10 minutes, add the scallop corals and deglaze with wine; cook for another 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the cream, then blend and strain to obtain a smooth cream. Season with salt.
Step 2
3
Soften the black garlic cloves in boiling water for a few minutes, then blend with extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt to obtain a smooth sauce.
Step 3
4
Plate by pouring the shallot cream onto the bottom of the dish, then arrange the scallop carpaccio, black garlic sauce, fresh dill, grated lemon zest, strawberry caviar, and sliced fine black truffle on top.
Step 4
Enjoy your delicious meal!

Note

Remember to clean the truffle well before using it. If you have leftover truffle, check out the guide on the blog to discover all the ways to preserve it. To prepare strawberry caviar, search for the recipe online.

Informazioni nutrizionali

STORAGE

Fresh truffle is a very delicate ingredient. It can be stored in a cool place for a short period (maximum 7-8 days) wrapped in absorbent paper and sealed in an airtight container. See also TuberPack.

TRUFFLE SEASONALITY

White Truffle: from September 15th to January 31st.
Black Truffle: from December 1st to March 15th.
Musky Truffle: from November 15th to March 15th.
Summer Truffle or Scorzone: from May 1st to August 31st and from September 21st to November 30th.
Uncinatum Truffle: from October 1st to January 31st.
Winter Black Truffle: from December 15th to March 15th.
Bianchetto Truffle: from January 15th to April 15th.

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