Cornmeal-Crusted Scallops with Corn Relish

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Total Time:
37 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
12 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Intermediate
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Ingredients

Corn Relish:

  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups corn kernels
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 firm-ripe avocado, peeled, seeded, and cut into small dice
  • 24 sea scallops (about 1 pound), tough side mussels removed and patted dry
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 6 teaspoons Essence, plus more for dusting, recipe follows
  • 1 cup masa harina
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • Vegetable oil
  • Chopped fresh herbs, garnish

Directions

Corn Relish: In a medium skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the corn and cook, stirring until starting to caramelize, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper, the cumin, and coriander, and cook, stirring, until fragrant and the corn is caramelized, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.

In a bowl, combine the corn and the remaining ingredients. Adjust the seasoning, to taste, and let rest for 1 hour before serving.

Scallops: Lightly season both sides of the scallops with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the water and 2 teaspoons of the Essence. In another bowl, combine the masa harina, flour and the remaining 4 teaspoons of Essence. One at a time, dip the scallops in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off, then dredge in the masa mixture to coat evenly.

In a medium saucepan, heat enough oil to come 2 inches up the side of the pan over medium-high heat to 365 degrees F. Add the scallops in batches and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and lightly season with Essence. Divide the corn relish among 4 plates and arrange 6 scallops on top. Garnish with the chopped herbs and serve immediately.

Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

Yield: about 2/3 cup

Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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  • on May 30, 2008

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    My husband loves cornmeal, so when I found this receipe I thought I would try it. Even tho I did not have fresh cilantro it was great. I will definately make this one again!

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  • on September 14, 2004

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    I can't wait to try this one. Scallops are a favorite of ours and the corn relish sounds divine!

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