Torched Scampi Tail with compressed watermelon, avocado, snow pea and black lime

December 15 2025

Ingredients

  • Scampi tails: 6 pieces (3 per person)
  • Watermelon: 6 cubes (approx. 2.5 cm each), compressed
  • Black lime salt: ½ tsp
  • Sea salt: to taste
  • Avocado: 1 medium, ripe (cut into neat slices or cubes)
  • Snow peas: 6 pods, trimmed and cut in half diagonally lengthways
  • Avocado oil: 2 tbsp

Method

1. Compressed Watermelon

  • Cut watermelon into 6 uniform cubes.
  • Vacuum seal with a pinch of black lime salt
  • Chill for at least 30 minutes.

2. Scampi Tails

  • Clean and devein scampi tails.
  • Lightly season with sea salt and avocado oil.
  • Torch until lightly caramelized but still tender.

3. Avocado

  • Cut avocado into slices
  • Lightly brush with avocado oil and season with a pinch of salt.

4. Snow Peas

  • Blanch in salted boiling water for 30 seconds.
  • Shock in ice water.
  • Cut each pod in half diagonally lengthways.

Presentation

  • Arrange 3 torched scampi tails per plate.
  • Place 3 compressed watermelon cubes seasoned with black lime.
  • Add avocado slices or cubes for creaminess.
  • Position snow pea halves for crunch and visual balance.
  • Garnish with micro herbs