Scallop Fritters

Name: Scallop Fritters
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: vegetable oil (for frying); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 2 teaspoons baking powder; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup bottled clam juice; 1/4 cup pilsnet beer; 1/4 lb fresh scallops, coarsely chopped; 3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts); 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 1 small jalapeno pepper, minced; tartar sauce; lemon wedge

Submitted by KathyP53

"Scallops, scallions, a bit a jalapeno crisped up in a light batter. Yum! From chef Jimmy Bradley at the Red Cat in New York City."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 6

ingredients

vegetable oil (for frying)
¹⁄₂ cup all-purpose flour
¹⁄₂ cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
¹⁄₄ cup bottled clam juice
¹⁄₄ cup pilsnet beer
¹⁄₄ lb fresh scallops, coarsely chopped
3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
¹⁄₄ cup finely chopped red onion
1 small jalapeno pepper, minced
tartar sauce
lemon wedge

directions

In a large saucepan, heat 2" of oil to 350 degrees. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the all purpose floue with cornmeal, baking powder, 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt and pinch of black pepper. Add the eggs, clam broth, and beer, and whisk until the batter is smooth. Fold in scallops, scallions, onion, and jalapeno.
Working in batches, drop heaping teaspoons of the batter into the oil and fry, turing occasionally, until golden brown all over, about 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fritter to paper towels. Serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.