BAKED COCONUT SCALLOPS IN PINEAPPLE-RUM SAUCE
This dish is from Cuba but is reminiscent of most Caribbean cuisines. It consists of fresh sea scallops served with a delicious Pineapple-Rum Sauce. It can be enjoyed anytime of the year, but it's especially fitting for the warmer summer months when it can be enjoyed with a chilled Mojito, daiquiri or piña colada. Take...
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Seafood
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat bottom of 9-inch baking dish with oil; set aside.
- 2. Place Pineapple-Rum Sauce ingredients in a food processor, and puree until smooth. Set aside.
- 3. Place flour in a shallow dish. Crack eggs into a separate shallow dish, and beat with a fork until smooth. Place grated coconut in a separate shallow dish.
- 4. Dredge scallops in the flour, turning 2 or 3 times until well coated. Then roll scallops in the beaten egg until coated on all sides. The roll scallops in coconut until well coated.
- 5. Placed coconut-covered scallops in baking sheet so they don't overlap. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the coconut begins to turn a light golden brown (but don't let the coconut burn).
- 6. While the scallops are baking, warm the Pineapple-Rum Sauce (for about 3 to 4 minutes in a saucepan over medium heat on the stove, or about 30 to 45 seconds in a microwave oven).
- 7. For each serving, arrange 3 coconut-encrusted scallops on each plate, and spoon about 1/4 cup of the warm Pineapple-Rum Sauce over the scallops. Serve immediately while still warm.
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Z S H Studio
[email protected]This dish is a must-try!
MD sano War
[email protected]Yum!
Wade Maxwell
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Malin Blomqvist /Ballin Beanies (Sadie Scissors)
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make this recipe again. It's a keeper!
Amira Al-Samawi
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's a great way to cook scallops.
Raju Rain
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
ayisha hussain
[email protected]I loved the presentation of this dish. The scallops looked so pretty on the plate.
Christina Ogletree (Chris)
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.
Dubai Munna Comedy
[email protected]I had some trouble finding pineapple juice, so I used pineapple slices instead. The dish still turned out great!
Tanzeel Awan
[email protected]This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less sugar in the sauce next time.
Makoro Mabu
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but I loved this recipe. The coconut flavor was subtle and really complemented the scallops.
Peanut Delgado
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The scallops were tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful.
Arslan Hafeez
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The scallops are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
Gwan Jeong-ho
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The scallops are cooked perfectly and the sauce is out of this world!
Ann Kufre
[email protected]These scallops were a hit at my dinner party! The pineapple-rum sauce was the perfect complement to the sweet scallops.