Crispy Scallops With Chipotle Tartar Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh sea scallop (or thawed frozen)
• 3 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon oil

Chipotle Tartar Sauce

• 1/2 cup tartar sauce
• 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle hot pepper sauce

Directions

1. 1

   Mix chipotle tartar sauce ingredients in a small bowl. let stand while cooking scallops.

2. 2

   Gently pat scallops dry between layers of paper towels. put scallops, cornmeal, salt, and paprika in a plastic food bag; shake to coat.

3. 3

   Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium high heat.

4. 4

   Add scallops in one layer and cook 3 minutes, carefully turning once with tongs, until golden on the outside and just opaque at centers.

5. 5

   Serve with sauce.