Crispy Scallops with Chipotle Tartar Sauce

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

 * ½ cup tartar sauce
 * 2 tbs chopped scallions
 * 1 tbs orange juice
 * 1½ tsp. chipotle hot pepper sauce
 * 1 pound sea scallops
 * 3 tbs yellow cornmeal
 * ½ tsp salt
 * ½ tsp paprika
 * 1 tbs oil

Directions

 * 1) Mix ½ cup tartar sauce, 2 tbs chopped scallions, 1 tbs orange juice, and 1½ tsp chipotle hot pepper sauce in a bowl.
 * 2) Let stand.
 * 3) Pat 1 pound sea scallops dry between layers of paper towels.
 * 4) Put scallops, 3 tbs yellow cornmeal, ½ tsp each salt and paprika in a plastic bag, shake to coat.
 * 5) Heat 1 tbs oil in a skillet.
 * 6) Add scallops and cook until golden and just opaque at centers.
 * 7) Serve with the sauce.

Contributed by:

 * Catsrecipes Y-Group