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Scampi with Lemon Mayo, Capers & Gherkins
2 months ago, 3 min read
Scampi with Lemon Mayo, Capers & Gherkins
A quick and flavour-packed small plate combining crispy Chefs’ Selections Wholetail Scampi with a fresh lemon mayonnaise, diced gherkins and Lilliput capers. Simple to prepare and easy to serve, it delivers a balance of crunch, creaminess, acidity and sharp pickle flavour.
Small Plates Opportunity: With demand rising for lighter, more flexible dining, smaller plates are becoming a smart addition to modern menus. This tapas-style scampi dish is quick to prepare, portion-friendly and ideal for sharing menus, light bites or mix-and-match dining occasions.
Ingredients
1
Lemon, juiced
Lemon, juiced
As required
Gherkins, diced
Gherkins, diced
As required
Lilliput capers
Lilliput capers
Method
Prepare the lemon mayonnaise.
Add the juice of 1 lemon to 250ml of Chefs’ Selections Mayonnaise and mix well. Transfer to a squeezy bottle ready for service.
Add the juice of 1 lemon to 250ml of Chefs’ Selections Mayonnaise and mix well. Transfer to a squeezy bottle ready for service.
Cook the scampi.
Deep fry the Chefs’ Selections Wholetail Scampi at 180°C for 4–5 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
Deep fry the Chefs’ Selections Wholetail Scampi at 180°C for 4–5 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
Finish and serve.
Arrange the cooked scampi on the plate, drizzle with the lemon mayonnaise and finish with diced gherkins and Lilliput capers. Serve immediately.
Arrange the cooked scampi on the plate, drizzle with the lemon mayonnaise and finish with diced gherkins and Lilliput capers. Serve immediately.
Serve as a standalone small plate or as part of a wider sharing selection alongside dishes such as patatas bravas, sweet chilli chicken and gambas al ajillo.
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