Scallops With Maui Onion Rings

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 150 degrees.

2. 2

   Peel and slice the onions, paper thin, then separate them into rings.

3. 3

   Toss with the flour to coat them.

4. 4

   Heat the vegetable oil to 375 degrees in a deep saucepan or wok, and deep-fry the onion rings in several batches until they are golden.

5. 5

   Drain them well, transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place in the oven to keep warm.

6. 6

   Season the scallops with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Heat half the olive oil until very hot in a 10-inch nonstick skillet.

8. 8

   Add half the scallops and saute, turning them, for about 30 seconds until they are lightly seared.

9. 9

   During the last few seconds of cooking, toss with half the basil and half the garlic.

10. 10

    Remove the scallops to a warm dish and repeat with the remaining oil, scallops, basil and garlic.

11. 11

    Divide the scallops among four warm plates, top each with a generous portion of the onion rings and serve at once.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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