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Tommy Bahama's Seared Scallop Sliders

Here's a fun starter idea: scallop sliders! This recipe from Tommy Bahama features a homemade chipotle aïoli, 'Island slaw' made with crispy wontons and even a fresh lime vinaigrette.
Course Appetizers

Ingredients
  

Sliders

  • 4 slider buns
  • 2 Tbsp clarified butter
  • 1 Tbsp whole butter
  • 4 scallops U10 size, cleaned with adductor muscle removed
  • 8 tsp Chipotle Aïoli see recipe below
  • 3 Tbsp Island Slaw see recipe below
  • 4 in Roma tomatoes cut¼-in/6-mm slices
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 4 basil leaves
  • 2 tsp Scallion bias cut

Chipotle Aioli

  • ¾ cup/165g mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • Tbsp canned chipotles in adobo sauce
  • ½ Tbsp lime juice
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt

Island Slaw

  • 3 cups/210g cups/210green cabbage shredded ¼ in/6 mm thin
  • ½ cup/65g Red Onions sliced in ⅛-in/3-mm half moons
  • 1 cup/140g jicama peeled, julienned 2 in/50 mm long
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro washed, chopped roughly
  • 1 cup/55g crispy wonton noodles
  • ½ cup/120mL Lime Vinaigrette see recipe below

Lime Vinaigrette

  • ⅓ cup/80mL lime juice
  • ½ Tbsp. kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp Coarse Black Pepper
  • ⅔ cup/160mL extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

Sliders

  • Spread clarified butter over hot sauté pan or flat-top stove. Brown bun interiors and set aside.
  • Sear both sides of scallops until brown—about 2 minutes each side. Add more butter if necessary.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spread Chipotle Aïoli on the inside of each bun.
  • Place Island Slaw on bottom buns. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper to taste, then place on top of slaw.
  • Add basil leaves and scallops. Cover with top buns.

Chipotle Aioli

  • Mix all ingredients in food processor until incorporated.
  • Tip: Always season meat and fish evenly—coast to coast. Sprinkle salt and pepper like it is snowing, to avoid clumping.

Island Slaw

  • Add all ingredients together and mix well.

Lime Vinaigrette

  • Dissolve salt in lime juice, then add pepper.
  • Add olive oil slowly with a whisk.

Notes

This recipe is provided courtesy of Tommy Bahama Restaurant.
Keyword New Year's Eve
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