Polynesian Scallops

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb scallops
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups coconut, grated, finely chopped in blender
• 3/4 cup chutney, chopped in blender
• 1/4 cup butter
• oil, to fry

Recipe

• 1 cut scallops in half or quarters depending upon size.
• 2 dry with paper towels.
• 3 dredge in flour, dip in beaten egg, then roll in coconut.
• 4 let dry on waxed paper in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
• 5 while scallops are drying, heat chutney and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until butter is melted and mixture is heated through. keep warm.
• 6 in a deep skillet, heat 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees f. and fry the scallops a few at a time, until coconut is browned lightly, about 1 1/2 minutes.
• 7 drain on paper towels and keep warm until all are done.
• 8 serve on wooden toothpicks with warmed chutney sauce.