Plantain Chips with Spicy Scallops Recipe

Name: Plantain Chips with Spicy Scallops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 green plantain peeled and sliced crosswise into very thin slices; 2 cups canola oil; Salt; 1/4 pound fresh bay scallops; 2 limes, zested, juiced; 1 garlic clove, chopped fine; 1 habanero pepper, diced fine (for less heat use a milder pepper like poblano or jalapeno); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro, plus leaves for garnish; 1 tablespoon chopped red onion; 1/2 teaspoon ground pimento seed or allspice berries; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1 green plantain peeled and sliced crosswise into very thin slices
2 cups canola oil
Salt
1/4 pound fresh bay scallops
2 limes, zested, juiced
1 garlic clove, chopped fine
1 habanero pepper, diced fine (for less heat use a milder pepper like poblano or jalapeno)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped cilantro, plus leaves for garnish
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
1/2 teaspoon ground pimento seed or allspice berries
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

1
Place oil in a deep stainless steel pot and heat to 350 degrees F. Place chips in the hot oil and fry until crisp, about 3 minutes.
2
Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
3
Sprinkle with salt while still warm.
4
In a stainless steel bowl mix all ingredients together until well incorporated and season with salt and pepper.
5
Cover and place in refrigerator for 2 hours to marinate.
6
To serve, lay plantain chips individually on a platter and top with 1 scallop.
7
Garnish each 1 with a cilantro leaf.

1201

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 green plantain peeled and sliced crosswise into very thin slices, 2 cups canola oil, Salt, 1/4 pound fresh bay scallops, and more.

Yes, Plantain Chips with Spicy Scallops 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.

Plantain Chips with Spicy Scallops

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