CREOLE SCALLOP CAKES

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Experimenting in the kitchen is a passion of mine...a passion I hope to pass along to my daughter. One day I had some scallops and decided to concoct a scallop cake instead of a crab cake. This scrumptious appetizer can be prepared ahead of time. The cakes and aioli sauce can both be made the day before, and you can cook the cakes just before serving. Not only does this simplify last-minute prep, it allows the flavors to blend, making the dish even more yummy. My family and friends love my specialty scallop cakes.-Iisha Leftrdige-Brooks, Sacramento, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 20 scallop cakes (1-1/2 cups aioli).

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped leek (white portion only)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds
2 teaspoons salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 pound sea scallops
COATING:
1 cup panko bread crumbs
4 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
SPICY HONEY AIOLI:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup honey mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon unsweetened apple juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/3 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Place scallops in a food processor; cover and pulse until just pureed. Fold into egg mixture., In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parsley and pepper. Drop 2 tablespoons scallop mixture into crumb mixture. Gently coat and shape into a 1/2-in.-thick patty. Repeat with remaining mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, apple juice and seasonings. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Heat a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in oil in batches until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with aioli. If desired, top with additional fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Zihan Abdula
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I made these scallop cakes for my boyfriend and he loved them!


Moses Hilsong
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These scallop cakes were okay. They were a bit bland, but the texture was good.


Antonio Mercuur
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I was disappointed with these scallop cakes. They were dry and bland.


MzJocelyn Groves24
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These scallop cakes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Odewole Rofiat
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I've made these scallop cakes several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Hailey Yang (Noel #1 Fan)
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These scallop cakes were so good! I was surprised at how easy they were to make. The hardest part was mincing the scallops, but it was worth it. The cakes were cooked perfectly and the Creole seasoning was delicious.


Idirs Axmed
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I made these scallop cakes for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The cakes were easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Carol Cox
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These scallop cakes were delicious! I was surprised at how easy they were to make. The hardest part was mincing the scallops, but it was worth it. The cakes were cooked perfectly and the Creole seasoning was delicious. I served them with a tartar sau


birendar chy
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I've been making these scallop cakes for years and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love to serve them with a remoulade sauce. They are always a crowd-pleaser.


Smiley Loveless
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I made these scallop cakes for my boyfriend and he loved them! He said they were the best scallop cakes he had ever had. I was really happy with how they turned out. They were easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making them


Abrar Abdulghaffar
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These scallop cakes were okay. They were a bit bland, but the texture was good. I think I would add more seasoning next time. Overall, they were a decent meal.


Kanyomozi Keneth
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I was disappointed with these scallop cakes. They were dry and bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but I think I must have done something wrong. I will not be making them again.


Raja Zia
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These scallop cakes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best scallop cakes he had ever had. I will definitely be making them again, but I will use less Creole seasoning next time.


Ana K
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I've made these scallop cakes several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can use any type of seafood I have on hand. I've made them with shrimp, crab, and even lobster. They are alwa


Ranga Rereyy
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These scallop cakes were so good! I was surprised at how easy they were to make. The hardest part was mincing the scallops, but it was worth it. The cakes were cooked perfectly and the Creole seasoning was delicious. I served them with a tartar sauce


Faith Collin
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I made these scallop cakes for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The cakes were easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Oladele Omowunmi
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These scallop cakes were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the Creole seasoning was flavorful and not too spicy. I served the cakes with a remoulade sauce and