Cheddar Scallop Cakes

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DFC Cheese Great Cheese Starters

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

Nutritional Info
Per serving -
Energy 526 Calories
Protein 25 g
Carbohydrates 35 g
Fibre 1.8 g
Fat 32 g
Sodium 504 mg
Calcium 21% / 236 mg
    1/2 lb (250 g) fresh scallops, drained and chopped
    2 green onions, finely chopped
    1/2 cup (125 mL) Mild or Medium Canadian Cheddar, shredded
    1/4 (50 mL) flour
    2 eggs, beaten separately
    3/4 cup (175 mL) flour
    1/2 cup (125 mL) dry breadcrumbs
    2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
    2 tbsp (30 mL) butter

    Fresh herb salad
    1-1/2 cups (375 mL) Italian parsley, washed and trimmed
    1 cup (250 mL) arugula, washed and trimmed
    3/4 cup (175 mL) celery leaves, washed
    1/4 cup (50 mL) fresh chives
    3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil
    1-1/2 tbsp (22 mL) lemon juice
    salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation:

Prep time:  20 min • Cook time: 4 min

In a bowl, combine scallops, green onions and cheese. Sprinkle with flour and add 1 beaten egg. Add salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate for several minutes.

Meanwhile, finely chop parsley, arugula, celery leaves and chives; place in a bowl.

Shape scallop mixture into 8 cakes. Coat each cake with flour, dip quickly into second beaten egg and then in breadcrumbs.

In a large frying pan, heat oil and melt butter over medium heat. Cook cakes for about 2 minutes per side until golden.

Sprinkle salad with oil and lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, toss and serve immediately.

Additional Information

  • Tip: Cheddar Scallop Cakes can be prepared ahead and refrigerated until cooking time, or cooked and reheated in oven. For a change of taste, use Canadian Swiss, Gouda, Havarti or Oka.


Source

Dairy Farmers of Canada


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