Golden Scallops with Lime Aioli

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Golden Scallops with Lime Aioli

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Succulent, tender scallops are quickly pan-fried and served with a scrumptious lime aioli. Garnish platter with thinly sliced lime.

Tags: Intermediate, 20 Mins, Appetizer & Hors d'Oeuvres, Side Dishes, Shellfish, Fry, President's Choice Blue Menu
Serves: 8
Skill level: Intermediate
Prep time: 15  minutes
Cooking time: 5  minutes
Total: 20  minutes

Additional Information

Ingredients

1 pkg (400 g) PC Blue Menu Wild Nova Scotian Frozen Sea Scallops , thawed
1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh lime juice
1/2 cup (125 mL) PC Mayonnaise - Made with Whole Eggs
1 tsp (5 mL) PC Horseradish Dijon
2 tsp (10 mL) PC Roasted Garlic Olive Oil
1 tbsp (15 mL) PC Splendido Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Cold Pressed
1 tsp (5 mL) finely grated lime rind
1/4 c. à thé (1 mL) each salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup (50 mL) no name All Purpose Flour

Instructions

  1. In bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, lime rind and juice. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Cover and refrigerate.
  2. Drain scallops on paper towel. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge in flour, shaking off excess. In nonstick frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat; in batches, cook scallops 1 to 2 minutes per side or until golden. Transfer to serving plate.
  3. Serve scallops with cocktail picks, with lime aioli as a dipping sauce.

Chef's Tips

PC Chef's Tips / Make aioli a day ahead of serving; store covered in refrigerator.

Nutritional Information
Per serving
Calories 170 Cal
Fat 14 g
Omega-3 Polyunsaturates 1 g
Sodium 230 mg
Carbohydrate 2 g
Fibre 0 g
Protein 9 g