Cornmeal-Crusted Scallops with Mint Chimichurri

Name: Cornmeal-Crusted Scallops with Mint Chimichurri
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: South American, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 355 milliliters loosely packed fresh mint leaves; 1 garlic clove; 177 milliliters sliced green onions; 1 Tbsp honey; 2 Tbsps fresh lime juice; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 teaspoons salt; 680 grams sea scallops; 1 teaspoon minced seeded serrano chile; 2 Tbsps water; 3 Tbsps yellow cornmeal

The recipe Cornmeal-Crusted Scallops with Mint Chimichurri is ready in around 45 minutes and is definitely a super gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian option for lovers of South American food. One portion of this dish contains about 2g of protein, 4g of fat, and a total of 97 calories. This recipe serves 4. A mixture of olive oil, lime juice, garlic clove, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful.

Instructions

Place first 9 ingredients in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Set aside.

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Place cornmeal in a shallow dish. Dredge scallops in cornmeal.

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Cornmeal

Scallops

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add scallops; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done.

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Scallops

Serve with chimichurri, and garnish with onion strips, if desired.

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Chimichurri

Onion

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Ingredients

Servings:

1teaspoons

freshly ground black pepper 355milliliters

loosely packed fresh mint leaves 1

garlic clove 177milliliters

sliced green onions 1Tbsp

honey 2Tbsps

fresh lime juice 1Tbsp

olive oil 1teaspoons

salt 680grams

sea scallops 1teaspoon

minced seeded serrano chile 2Tbsps

water 3Tbsps

yellow cornmeal

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir

Scallops on the menu? Try pairing with Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Pinot Noir. Chardonnay and chenin blanc are great matches for grilled or seared scallops. If your scallops are being matched with bacon or other cured meats, try a lightly chilled pinot noir. The Xavier Monnot Bourgogne Les Grandes Coutures Chardonnay with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 30 dollars per bottle.