Plantain Chips with Spicy Scallops
- 1 green plantain peeled and sliced crosswise into very thin slices
- 2 cups canola oil
- Salt
- 1/4 pound fresh bay scallops
- 2 limes, zested, juiced
- 1 garlic clove, chopped fine
- 1 habanero pepper, diced fine (for less heat use a milder pepper like poblano or jalapeno)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro, plus leaves for garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pimento seed or allspice berries
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- Place oil in a deep stainless steel pot and heat to 350 degrees F. Place chips in the hot oil and fry until crisp, about 3 minutes.
- Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Sprinkle with salt while still warm.
- In a stainless steel bowl mix all ingredients together until well incorporated and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and place in refrigerator for 2 hours to marinate.
- To serve, lay plantain chips individually on a platter and top with 1 scallop.
- Garnish each 1 with a cilantro leaf.
green plantain, canola oil, salt, bay scallops, garlic, pepper, olive oil, cilantro, red onion, ground pimento, honey, salt, pepper
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/plantain-chips-with-spicy-scallops-recipe.html (may not work)