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Matty’s Fried Coconut Scallops

Prep time
0 mins
Cooking Time
60 mins
Serves
6

Ingredients

For the fried scallops:
1 pkg (400g) MSC certified frozen President’s Choice Blue Menu Wild Nova Scotian Sea Scallops, thawed and patted dry
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 T (45ml) fresh lemon juice
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 c (250ml) chickpea flour
3 large eggs
1 1/2 c (375ml) panko breadcrumbs
3/4 c (188ml) unsweetened shredded coconut

For the Sriracha mayo:
1/4 c (60ml) mayonnaise
2 t (10ml) Sriracha hot sauce

Method

  1. Combine scallops, garlic, and lemon juice in large bowl. Stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  2. Add enough oil to Dutch oven or deep heavy-bottomed saucepan to come 1 .5 inches (4 cm) up the side. Heat over medium heat until deep-fryer thermometer reads 350°F (180°C).
  3. Meanwhile, place flour in shallow dish. Lightly beat eggs in separate bowl. Stir together breadcrumbs and coconut in separate shallow dish.
  4. Drain PC scallops, discarding lemon juice mixture. Working with 1 at a time, dredge scallops in flour, shaking off excess; dip in egg, letting excess drip back into bowl, then press into bread crumb mixture, turning to coat all over. Transfer to plate.
  5. Working in small batches, add scallops to hot oil. Cook, turning once, until golden, crispy, and opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to separate paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
  6. For the Sriracha mayo: Stir together mayonnaise and Sriracha in small bowl. Serve with scallops.

Information
Calories: 500 kcal
Total Fat (g): 20 g
Cholesterol: 190 mg
Sodium: 970 mg
Total Carbs: 45g
Fibers: 6 g
Sugars: 5 g
Protein: 35 g