Scallop Cakes with Cilantro-Lime Mayonnaise and New Potatoes

Scallop Cakes with Cilantro-Lime Mayonnaise and New Potatoes
Scallop Cakes with Cilantro-Lime Mayonnaise and New Potatoes
A nice brunch dish as well as a light supper. What to drink: New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
American Potato Shellfish Appetizer Fry Mayonnaise Seafood Scallop Spring Summer Pan-Fry Cilantro Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • fresh cilantro sprigs
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1 large egg, beaten to blend
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger

Preparation Heat olive oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Cool. Place scallops in processor. Using on/off turns, coarsely chop scallops. Transfer scallops to large bowl. Stir in onion, chopped chives, parsley, flour, ginger, lime juice, egg, salt, lime peel, and pepper. Form scallop mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick patties, each about 3 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Place scallop cakes on baking sheet. Cover and chill 1 hour. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Keep chilled.) Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat peanut oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add scallop cakes to skillet and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer cakes to baking sheet. Place in oven and bake until cooked through, about 7 minutes. Place 2 scallop cakes on each of 4 plates. Top with Cilantro-Lime Mayonnaise. Place Buttered New Potatoes with Chives alongside. Garnish scallop cakes with whole chives and cilantro sprigs.

Preparation Heat olive oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Cool. Place scallops in processor. Using on/off turns, coarsely chop scallops. Transfer scallops to large bowl. Stir in onion, chopped chives, parsley, flour, ginger, lime juice, egg, salt, lime peel, and pepper. Form scallop mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick patties, each about 3 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Place scallop cakes on baking sheet. Cover and chill 1 hour. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Keep chilled.) Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat peanut oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add scallop cakes to skillet and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer cakes to baking sheet. Place in oven and bake until cooked through, about 7 minutes. Place 2 scallop cakes on each of 4 plates. Top with Cilantro-Lime Mayonnaise. Place Buttered New Potatoes with Chives alongside. Garnish scallop cakes with whole chives and cilantro sprigs.