Scallop Cakes Recipe

Name: Scallop Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup onion, finely chopped; 2 lbs sea scallops; 1/2 cup chives, chopped; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and minced; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon lime peel, grated; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons oil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion, finely chopped
2 lbs sea scallops
1/2 cup chives, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 large egg, beaten
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon lime peel, grated
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons oil

1
Heat olive oil in a non stick skillet on medium heat.
2
Add the onion and cook until tender, but not brown. Let cool.
3
In a food processor, coarsely chop scallops -- do not over process.
4
Place chopped scallops in a large bowl and add onion, chives, parsley, flour, ginger, lime juice, egg, salt, lime peel and pepper.
5
Form into 8 1/2 inch thick patties, about 3 inches in diameter.
6
Place patties on plate or baking sheet and chill for 1-6 hours.
7
Preheat oven to 450u00b0F.
8
heat oil in large non stick skillet over medium heat and cook scallop cakes until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
9
Transfer cakes to the baking sheet and bake until completely cooked -- about 7 minutes.
10
Serve with Cilantro-Lime Mayonnaise, which I've also posted, or whatever condiment you might enjoy.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup onion, finely chopped, 2 lbs sea scallops, 1/2 cup chives, chopped, and more.

Yes, Scallop Cakes falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Scallop Cakes

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