Curried Scallop Cakes

Curried Scallop Cakes
Curried Scallop Cakes
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. Prepare the scallop cakes ahead and simply reheat right before guests arrive.
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  • Served Person: Makes about 40
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  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • vegetable oil
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh sea scallops, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 3 1/2 cups panko (japanese breadcrumbs)*
  • Carbohydrate 8 g(3%)
  • Cholesterol 20 mg(7%)
  • Fat 5 g(7%)
  • Fiber 1 g(2%)
  • Protein 4 g(7%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(4%)
  • Sodium 162 mg(7%)
  • Calories 90

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

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