Spicy Seared Scallop Canapes
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 24 sea scallops (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved
- 1 12-inch-long daikon radish, peeled and cut into 48 1/4-inch-thick rounds
- 5 romaine lettuce leaves, very thinly sliced
- Olive oil cooking spray
- Combine the flour, cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander, salt, and cardamom in a small bowl.
- Dip each halved scallop into the flour mixture to coat.
- Place the daikon rounds on a serving platter.
- Top each with shredded lettuce; set aside.
- Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Coat with olive oil spray, add the coated scallops, and sear until light golden brown and cooked through, about 1 minute per side.
- Transfer each seared scallop half to a daikon round.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- (Per half-scallop)
- Calories: 20
- Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Carbohydrate: 2g
- Sodium: 59mg
- Protein: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
allpurpose, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, coarse salt, ground cardamom, rounds, olive oil cooking spray
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spicy-seared-scallop-canapes-392175 (may not work)