ROASTED CORN, LIME AND CILANTRO SUCCOTASH, AND SCALLOPS

Roasted Corn, Lime and Cilantro Succotash, and Scallops image

Provided by Chef mariajane

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 cups corn kernels, thawed if frozen
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1 sweet red pepper, diced
2 tomatoes, diced
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup tequila
1 cup 35% cream
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons basil, slivered
1 pinch chili flakes
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons 2% low-fat milk
1 egg
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, bread-crumbs
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 large sea scallops (U10)
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

SUCCOTASH: Preheat broiler. On a baking sheet, toss corn with 1 tablespoons melted butter. Broil for 5 minutes or until corn begins to blacken; stirring twice. Set aside.
In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt remaining butter. Add onion, garlic and pepper; sauté for 3 minutes or until vegetables soften. Stir corn, tomatoes and avocado; sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in tequila and sauté for 3 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Add cream and bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for about 5 minutes, until sauce is slightly thickened,. Stir in cilantro, basil, chili flakes and season with salt and pepper. Serve with crispy chili and panko scallops.
SCALLOPS: In a shallow dish, place flour, In another shallow dish, whisk milk and egg.
In another shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, parsley and chili flakes; season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
Coat scallops in flour, then dip in milk mixture and then into breadcrumb mixture; pressing to coat.
In a large skillet, heat half the oil over medium heat.
Add half the scallops and cook for about 5 minutes or until golden brown and opaque in centre, turning once. Drain on paper towels, Repeat with remaining oil and scallops. To keep scallops moist and tender, be sure not to overcook them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.3, Fat 48.6, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 149.9, Sodium 268.2, Carbohydrate 53, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 5.5, Protein 18.8