POLYNESIAN SCALLOPS

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Appetizer from Simply Seafood by Vicki Emmons. This needs to sit in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes and then gets deep fried and skewered onto toothpicks. It is served with warmed cutney as a dipping sauce.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Coconut

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 dozen appetizers, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb scallops
1/4 cup flour
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 cups coconut, grated, finely chopped in blender
3/4 cup chutney, chopped in blender
1/4 cup butter
oil, to fry

Steps:

  • Cut scallops in half or quarters depending upon size.
  • Dry with paper towels.
  • Dredge in flour, dip in beaten egg, then roll in coconut.
  • Let dry on waxed paper in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
  • While scallops are drying, heat chutney and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until butter is melted and mixture is heated through. Keep warm.
  • In a deep skillet, heat 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees F. and fry the scallops a few at a time, until coconut is browned lightly, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Drain on paper towels and keep warm until all are done.
  • Serve on wooden toothpicks with warmed chutney sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 40.3, Sodium 98.1, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.8, Protein 7.9

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