Apple and Filo Tart with Scallops and Bacon Salad

Crispy filo tarts topped with savory apple purée, pan-seared scallops, and a warm, zesty bacon and mixed leaf salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 605.1 kcals 2420.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 21.2 grams 84.8 grams
Fat 45.5 grams 182.1 grams
Protein 28.9 grams 115.4 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
15
g
50
g
Butter
melted
Fruits
1
piece
Bramley Apple
peeled, cored, and diced
GrainsCereals
8
piece
Filo Pastry
cut into 17cm circles
Liquids
10
ml
Meat
8
slice
Smoked Streaky Bacon
boiled for 1 min and cut into small pieces
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Thyme
fresh leaves
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
20
g
Coriander
baby cress
OilsFats
Seafood
12
piece
Scallops
cleaned, roes removed
Vegetables
75
g
Watercress
leaves only
40
g
20
g

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C.
  • Simmer apples, water, and thyme in a covered pan for 4 minutes until puréed.
  • Stir in 15g of butter and season the apple purée with salt and pepper.
  • Layer two filo circles per tart, brushing each with melted butter.
  • Spread apple purée over the pastry and bake for 6 minutes until golden.
  • Coat scallops in olive oil and season with salt.
  • Fry scallops in a hot pan for 45 seconds per side and rest.
  • Fry bacon pieces in a high-heat pan until crisp.
  • Whisk mustard, vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil to make a dressing.
  • Toss salad leaves and bacon with the dressing until combined.
  • Serve three scallops on each tart and top with a handful of salad.