Scallops With Panko Crust And Herbed Coconut Chutney Food

PANKO- & PARMESAN-CRUSTED BAKED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish with 1 tablespoon oil.
• Pat scallops dry; arrange in a single layer in the dish.
• Sprinkle the scallops evenly with salt and pepper.
• Whisk melted butter, lemon juice and shallot in a small bowl.
• Pour the butter mixture over the scallops.
• In the same bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, parsley and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
• Sprinkle the panko mixture evenly over the scallops.
• Bake until the scallops are opaque and the topping is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot.

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.

SCALLOPS WITH PANKO CRUST AND HERBED COCONUT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• 1. 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.

SCALLOPS WITH MINT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Puree the mint, chiles, coconut, 1/4 tablespoon water and lime juice in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to use.
• Pat the scallops dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat until hot. Cook the scallops until a golden brown crust forms, are just cooked through and release easily from the pan, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Serve the scallops topped with chutney.
• What Make This Recipe Really Sing: The heat of the chiles and the sweetness of the coconut and scallops give this dish great balance. When in season, try to find bay scallops, you will be surprised how sweet they are.
• BYOC: You don't like mint? Try adding cilantro or your favorite herb. This chutney is also a wonderful accompaniment to lamb chops.

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.