Panko Scallops with Green Chile Chutney
- 2 cups packed fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped scallion
- 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 2 to 3 serrano or jalapeno chiles, chopped with seeds
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons water
- 60 small sea scallops (about 3 1/2 pounds)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs) or coarse dry bread crumbs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- Puree chutney ingredients in a blender, stirring occasionally to assist blending, and transfer to a bowl.
- Season chutney with salt and pepper and chill, covered, until ready to use.
- Remove muscle from side of scallops if still attached.
- Pat scallops dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk together eggs and milk in a shallow bowl.
- Put panko in another shallow bowl.
- Dip scallops, 1 at a time, in egg mixture and then in panko, turning to coat, and transfer to a tray.
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook scallops, 12 at a time, until just cooked through and golden brown (adjust heat if necessary), about 1 1/2 minutes on each side.
- Put scallops as cooked in 1 layer on a rack set in a shallow baking pan.
- Between batches, carefully wipe skillet clean with paper towels and add more oil.
- Bake scallops in middle of oven until just heated through, about 3 minutes.
- Serve scallops topped with chutney.
fresh cilantro, scallion, coconut, serrano, vegetable oil, ginger, lime juice, water, eggs, milk, bread crumbs, vegetable oil
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/panko-scallops-with-green-chile-chutney-102729 (may not work)