Seared Scallops with Carrot Fritters and a Yoghurt Dressing Recipe Recipe

Name: Seared Scallops with Carrot Fritters and a Yoghurt Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain yoghurt; 1 tablespoon lime juice; Sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup soda water; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon superfine sugar; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 small red chilli, seeded and finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups grated carrot; 8 scallions, finely sliced; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 12 meduim-sized scallops, intestinal tract removed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Watercress for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 cup plain yoghurt
1 tablespoon lime juice
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup soda water
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon superfine sugar
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 small red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
1 1/2 cups grated carrot
8 scallions, finely sliced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup vegetable oil
12 meduim-sized scallops, intestinal tract removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Watercress for serving

1
Place all ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.
2
Preheat the oven to 315 degrees F. Place the flour, soda water, egg, cumin, coriander, turmeric, sugar and salt in a bowl and mix well.
3
Add the chilli, carrot, scallions, and cilantro and stir to combine.
4
Heat a frying pan on a medium to high heat, add the oil and heat until hot.
5
Cooking in batches, add 2 tablespoons of batter per fritter and cook for 2 minutes each side, or until golden brown.
6
Drain on paper towels.
7
Cook the remaining fritter batter, adding extra oil if necessary.
8
Place the fritters on an ovenproof plate lined with paper towels and keep warm in the oven while you cook the scallops.
9
Place the scallops in a bowl, add the olive oil, season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
10
Heat a non-stick frying pan over a meduim to high heat and cook the scallops for 1 minute each side.
11
Place 3 carrot fritters on a plate, top with the watercress and scallops and drizzle with the yoghurt dressing.
12
Season with pepper.

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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: 1/2 cup plain yoghurt, 1 tablespoon lime juice, Sea salt, Freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Seared Scallops with Carrot Fritters and a Yoghurt Dressing Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Seared Scallops with Carrot Fritters and a Yoghurt Dressing Recipe

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