Panko Scallops With Green Chile Chutney Food

PANKO SCALLOPS WITH GREEN CHILE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Make chutney:
• Purée chutney ingredients in a blender, stirring occasionally to assist blending, and transfer to a bowl. Season chutney with salt and pepper and chill, covered, until ready to use.
• Make scallops:
• Remove muscle from side of scallops if still attached. Pat scallops dry and season with salt and pepper. Whisk together eggs and milk in a shallow bowl. Put panko in another shallow bowl. Dip scallops, 1 at a time, in egg mixture and then in panko, turning to coat, and transfer to a tray.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook scallops, 12 at a time, until just cooked through and golden brown (adjust heat if necessary), about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Put scallops as cooked in 1 layer on a rack set in a shallow baking pan. Between batches, carefully wipe skillet clean with paper towels and add more oil. Bake scallops in middle of oven until just heated through, about 3 minutes.
• Serve scallops topped with chutney.

PANKO-CRUSTED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Pat scallops dry. Season with salt and pepper.
• Beat the egg with the milk. Arrange the flour, egg mixture, and panko in three shallow dishes. Dust each scallop lightly with the flour (shake off excess), coat with the egg, and dredge in the panko.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until it just begins to shimmer. Add the scallops and cook 2 to 3 minutes undisturbed, until golden. Turn and cook 2 minutes more, or until cooked through.
• Plate and garnish with lemon wedges, if desired. Serve with prepared mashed potatoes and sauteed baby spinach.

GREEN CHILE AND TOMATILLO CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Put the onions and tomatillos in a blender or food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
• Mix the onions and tomatillos with the rest of the ingredients in a large heavy saucepan.
• Place over high heat and bring to boil.
• Lower heat and simmer gently until sauce thickens and resembles relish- about 1 hour.
• Cool and serve.
• If desired it may be preserved in pint jars.
• To preserve, place sealed, pint jars in a large pot.
• Cover with water approximately 1 inch above jars.
• Bring water to a boil.
• Maintain boiling water for 20 minutes.
• Remover jars from water and cool, making sure lids form a vacuum.

GREEN CHILE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Heat a small cast-iron skillet over high until nearly smoking. Add the dal and toast, swirling the pan the entire time, until it takes on a light golden-brown color, 2 to 3 minutes. Immediately transfer the dal to a bowl or plate to prevent it from overtoasting.
• In a food processor, combine the toasted dal and the rest of the ingredients and blend until quite smooth. (It will still be a little chunky.) Blend in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to achieve a thick consistency that holds together on a spoon and is not runny. Season with additional salt and lemon juice to taste.
• This chutney will keep refrigerated in a covered container for up to 1 week. After that, the vivid green color will begin to lose its vibrancy, though the chutney will still taste delicious for a full 2 weeks.

SCALLOPS WITH PANKO CRUST AND HERBED COCONUT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• To make the chutney, mix all the chutney ingredients (up to the scallops) in a blender and set aside. Season the scallops with a little salt and pepper to taste. Beat the eggs and milk together. Put the Panko in another bowl. Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium high heat. Dip the scallops in the egg mixture first and then in the panko. Put scallops in hot pan and saute until they are golden brown and they are just barely cooked through. Serve them with the chutney.