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Curried Scallop Cakes Recipe


Curried Scallop Cakes Recipe
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Creamy on the inside and crunchy on the outside, these are fragrant with Indian curry and cilantro. Scallops are a less expensive alternative to crab, and they make a moist, plump little cake. In a pinch, prepare the scallop cakes ahead and simply re... More

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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh sea scallops, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)*
  • Vegetable oil

Directions
  1. Mix first 9 ingredients and 1 1/2 cups panko in large bowl to blend. Cover mixture and refrigerate 1 hour.
  2. Place remaining 2 cups panko on large plate. Form scallop mixture into balls, using 1 heaping tablespoon for each. Coat in panko, flattening slightly.
  3. Heat enough vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat to come 1/4 inch up sides of pan.
  4. Working in batches, sauté scallop cakes until golden and cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side.
  5. Transfer scallop cakes to paper towels to drain.
  6. **Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Reheat on baking sheet in 350°F oven 8 minutes.
  7. Transfer scallop cakes to platter.

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I love it....can't wait. Thanks for your posting.


Thank-you I like the sound of this one as will.
Kind Regards


What a unique recipe. Thanks!


Never had this or anything close. Sounds exceptionally yummy. Love cilantro and curry...
Thanks for another winner Vicky. Also thanks for your comments on the pear salad. Mare


Excellant!


Vickie, I think we were given out identical taste buds at birth. This sounds awesome. All I can say is the people in your house are mighty lucky to have you! My 5 to you again.
Denise


Another hit! How do you do it? I'm certainly anxious to try these. Will any bread crumbs do? Thanks for sharing dear.


I'll bet we even like the same kinda men LMAO This is WONDERFUL !!! I am going to make this when hubby returns from his station this Friday. He will love this, I just know it. Thanks sweetie! D*MN!! I'd give you 10, if I could, 5 just doesn't cut it. So, er ...... who DOES float your boat??? *ahem* ;)


All I can say is Wonderful!


Oh my...big 5 is definitely deserved here.. great post, GF!!


Oooohhh...this looks really great! Thanks


A huge 5 for these dear Vickie! Love scallops, the flavors sould fantastic. Many thanks.......


Lovely gf ^5


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