Spicy Scallop Appetizer – Sybaritica

This Spicy Scallop Appetizer jazzes up the usual plain-old, boring battered scallops with the addition of green and red chili to the coating mix.

• 12-18 Bay Scallops
• ½ Cup Flour
• 1 Egg
• ¼ Cup Green Chili finely minced
• 1 Tbsp. Dried Red Chili Flakes
• 1 tsp. Garlic Salt

• Beat the egg with the flour and add just enough water to make a thick batter, then stir in both sorts of chili and the garlic salt. Place the mix in the refrigerator to chill.
• Heat deep-fry oil to medium hot, coat the scallops with batter, and, working in small batches to avoid sticking, deep-fry them until nicely golden.
• Do a second fry of all the scallops together for a half-minute or so, then drain well on paper towels.
• Serve, garnished as you like, with Tartar Sauce, or your dipping condiment of choice.