Florida Lobster and Sea Scallop Fritters
- One 6-ounce jar apple jelly
- 1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 large jalapeno, finely diced
- 1/4 cup finely diced fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 4 ounces Florida lobster meat
- 4 ounces sea scallops
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup semolina flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup clam juice
- 1/4 cup lager beer
- 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno
- Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
- For the pepper jelly: Mix together the apple jelly, green pepper, red pepper, jalapeno, parsley, onion and cilantro in a small bowl.
- Let set at least 1 hour to infuse the flavors.
- For the fritters: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the lobster and scallops with the olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 5 minutes to parcook.
- Chop the lobster and dice the scallops.
- Mix together the all-purpose flour, semolina flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the eggs, green onion, red onion, clam juice, beer, jalapeno, lobster and scallops and mix to combine.
- Let stand for 5 minutes
- Heat 1 inch of vegetable or canola oil in a frying pan over medium high to about 350 degrees F. Scoop the mixture in 1-tablespoon portions into the frying pan and cook until golden brown, being careful not to overcrowd the pan; carefully turn the fritters if necessary.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with the pepper jelly on the side.
- This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe.
- The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
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