Florida Lobster and Sea Scallop Fritters Recipe

Name: Florida Lobster and Sea Scallop Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 6-ounce jar apple jelly; 1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced; 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced; 1/2 large jalapeno, finely diced; 1/4 cup finely diced fresh parsley; 1/4 cup finely diced red onion; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 4 ounces Florida lobster meat; 4 ounces sea scallops; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup semolina flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup chopped green onion; 1/4 cup finely diced red onion; 1/4 cup clam juice; 1/4 cup lager beer; 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno; Vegetable or canola oil, for frying

Servings: persons

One 6-ounce jar apple jelly
1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 large jalapeno, finely diced
1/4 cup finely diced fresh parsley
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
4 ounces Florida lobster meat
4 ounces sea scallops
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup semolina flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1/4 cup clam juice
1/4 cup lager beer
1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno
Vegetable or canola oil, for frying

1
For the pepper jelly: Mix together the apple jelly, green pepper, red pepper, jalapeno, parsley, onion and cilantro in a small bowl.
2
Let set at least 1 hour to infuse the flavors.
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For the fritters: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the lobster and scallops with the olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 5 minutes to parcook.
4
Chop the lobster and dice the scallops.
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Mix together the all-purpose flour, semolina flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
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Add the eggs, green onion, red onion, clam juice, beer, jalapeno, lobster and scallops and mix to combine.
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Let stand for 5 minutes
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Heat 1 inch of vegetable or canola oil in a frying pan over medium high to about 350 degrees F. Scoop the mixture in 1-tablespoon portions into the frying pan and cook until golden brown, being careful not to overcrowd the pan; carefully turn the fritters if necessary.
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Drain on paper towels and serve with the pepper jelly on the side.
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This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe.
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The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 6-ounce jar apple jelly, 1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced, 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced, 1/2 large jalapeno, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Florida Lobster and Sea Scallop Fritters falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Florida Lobster and Sea Scallop Fritters

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