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.

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• Catsrecipes Y-Group