About The Dish
Elevate your seafood experience with this bold and flavorful Abalone with Chilli & Garlic recipe. Tender abalone is seared to perfection and infused with the aromatic kick of fresh garlic and spicy chilli. The rich, buttery texture of the abalone is perfectly complemented by the heat and zest, creating a dish that’s both exciting and satisfying. Ideal for seafood lovers who enjoy a touch of spice, this recipe makes an elegant entrée or a show-stopping main course that’s sure to impress at any meal.
Ingredients List
- 50 ml good extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
- 1 large red chilli, seeds removed and finely sliced
- 1 large green chilli, seeds removed and finely sliced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper
- 2 whole abalone, freshly shucked, cleaned, scrubbed and trimmed
- Coriander, to garnish
- Marinating time: 30 minutes
Steps
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, chilli, and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Tenderise the abalone with a meat tenderiser, then very finely slice the abalone into 1–2 mm thick slices.
- Toss the slices into the marinade and stir to coat evenly.
- Marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat a wok or heavy-based frying pan over high heat until very hot (smoking!).
- Add the abalone and marinade to the pan, and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
- Be careful as it may spit in the first 30 seconds.
- Serve immediately, garnished with coriander.