Polynesian Scallops Recipes

POLYNESIAN SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Cut scallops in half or quarters depending upon size.
• Dry with paper towels.
• Dredge in flour, dip in beaten egg, then roll in coconut.
• Let dry on waxed paper in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
• While scallops are drying, heat chutney and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until butter is melted and mixture is heated through. Keep warm.
• In a deep skillet, heat 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees F. and fry the scallops a few at a time, until coconut is browned lightly, about 1 1/2 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels and keep warm until all are done.
• Serve on wooden toothpicks with warmed chutney sauce.

POLYNESIAN SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Rinse scallops, drain well. Place scallops in shallow glass pie plate; combine Polynesian Sauce ingredients and pour over scallops. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour; turn twice while marinating. When ready to cook add pineapple and pepper; toss in the marinade. Place under preheated broiler in your toaster oven, and broil 3-5" from the heat for 6-8 minutes per side or until the scallops are fork tender. DO NOT OVERCOOK! Transfer to serving dish and serve with toothpicks.

ZESTY POLYNESIAN SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Broil the scallops for 4 minutes, then turn and broil 2 more minutes.
• In a large saucepan, sauté the chopped onion in the olive oil until tender. Add the sliced mushrooms, bell pepper strips, and chopped tomato; cook until all the vegetables are heated through.
• Arranged the sautéed vegetables on a platter. Top with the broiled scallops. Layer the avacado slices on top of the scallops, then spread mango salsa over the the avacado slices. Top with sour cream, and garnish with green onion slices.