Scallop Cakes

13 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 2 lbs sea scallops
  • 1/2 cup chives, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon lime peel, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons oil

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat olive oil in a non stick skillet on medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add the onion and cook until tender, but not brown. Let cool.
  3. 3
    In a food processor, coarsely chop scallops -- do not over process.
  4. 4
    Place chopped scallops in a large bowl and add onion, chives, parsley, flour, ginger, lime juice, egg, salt, lime peel and pepper.
  5. 5
    Form into 8 1/2 inch thick patties, about 3 inches in diameter.
  6. 6
    Place patties on plate or baking sheet and chill for 1-6 hours.
  7. 7
    Preheat oven to 450°F.
  8. 8
    heat oil in large non stick skillet over medium heat and cook scallop cakes until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
  9. 9
    Transfer cakes to the baking sheet and bake until completely cooked -- about 7 minutes.
  10. 10
    Serve with Cilantro-Lime Mayonnaise, which I've also posted, or whatever condiment you might enjoy.

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