Scallop burger sliders with a cilantro lime mayo are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. The scallops are seared until golden brown and tender, then topped with a creamy cilantro lime mayo and served on slider buns. This recipe is sure to impress your guests and is perfect for any occasion.
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SCALLOP BURGER SLIDERS WITH A CILANTRO-LIME MAYO
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a small skillet saute onion in butter over medium heat until translucent. Cool.
- Place scallops in food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped or chop by hand. Transfer to large bowl and add remaining ingredients, except vegetable oil. Add in the cooled onions.*
- Shape the mixture into small burgers, approximately 2 inches in diameter. Place on a waxed paper lined sheet tray, cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add scallop sliders and cook until browned and cooked through. Place on small soft dinner rolls and top with a bit of Cilantro-Lime Mayo. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Blend all ingredients in food processor except mayonnaise and salt and pepper. Process until cilantro is fine. Add mayonnaise and process just until blended. Season with salt and pepper, to taste
SCALLOP BURGER SLIDERS WITH A CILANTRO-LIME MAYO
Make and share this Scallop Burger Sliders With a Cilantro-Lime Mayo recipe from Food.com.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a small skillet saute onion in butter over medium heat until translucent. Cool.
- Place scallops in food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped or chop by hand. Transfer to large bowl and add remaining ingredients, except vegetable oil. Add in the cooled onions.
- Cook's Note: Mixture should not be too loose. If necessary, add a bit more flour or another egg.
- Shape the mixture into small burgers, approximately 2 inches in diameter. Place on a waxed paper lined sheet tray, cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add scallop sliders and cook until browned and cooked through. Place on small soft dinner rolls and top with a bit of Cilantro Mayo. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Cilantro Lime Mayo: Blend all ingredients in food processor except mayonnaise and salt and pepper. Process until cilantro is fine. Add mayonnaise and process just until blended. Season with salt and pepper, to taste
- Cook's Note: This sauce is good with any seafood or fish, especially salmon. Yield: 1 1/2 cups.
SCALLOP CAKES WITH CILANTRO-LIME MAYONNAISE AND NEW POTATOES
Categories Potato Shellfish Appetizer Fry Mayonnaise Seafood Scallop Spring Summer Pan-Fry Cilantro Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Cool. Place scallops in processor. Using on/off turns, coarsely chop scallops. Transfer scallops to large bowl. Stir in onion, chopped chives, parsley, flour, ginger, lime juice, egg, salt, lime peel, and pepper. Form scallop mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick patties, each about 3 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Place scallop cakes on baking sheet. Cover and chill 1 hour. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Keep chilled.)
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat peanut oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add scallop cakes to skillet and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer cakes to baking sheet. Place in oven and bake until cooked through, about 7 minutes.
- Place 2 scallop cakes on each of 4 plates. Top with Cilantro-Lime Mayonnaise. Place Buttered New Potatoes with Chives alongside. Garnish scallop cakes with whole chives and cilantro sprigs.
Tips:
- Use large, sea scallops for the best flavor and texture.
- Season the scallops liberally with salt and pepper.
- Sear the scallops in a hot skillet until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the cilantro-lime mayo ahead of time so that the flavors can meld.
- Serve the scallop burgers on slider buns with your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
Scallop burgers are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following the tips above, you can make perfect scallop burgers every time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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