Ingredients
(8) Medium size scallops (I used frozen) - season with s/p
Toothpicks - optional (I used a cute, green bamboo skewer, about 2")
(1) Green tomato - cut into 4 thick slices - season with s/p
1/4
c buttermilk - season with s/p
1/4
c Flour (I used wheat flour)
(3) T extra virgin olive oil (xvoo)
(2) Cloves of garlic - mashed and minced
(2) Ears of corn - clean & husk, cut kernels from the cob
(1) Poblano chile - roasted, skin removed and diced
1/4
c cilantro - save a bit for garnishing the plate
(1) c assorted colorful baby tomatoes - cutting larger ones in half and smaller ones whole
Chipotle Cream - (2) T thick Creek yogurt, (1) t yellow mustard, (2) t chipotle puree, (2) T chopped cilantro
Directions
1.
1. Fold each slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise. Wrap slices around each scallop, leaving the tops and bottoms free.
2.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet - medium high.
3.
3. Combine cornmeal, flour, cayenne and garlic; season with s/p.
4.
4. Dunk the green tomato slices into the buttermilk, then dredge in cornmeal mixture. Shake off excess breading.
5.
5. Pan-fry the green tomatoes until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a clean plate and season with salt.
6.
6. Heat 1 T xvoo on medium-high and sear the wrapped scallops. These will cook quickly - about 2 minutes per side - remove to a clean plate, covering with foil to keep warm.
7.
7. Heat the remaining 2 T xvoo and add the garlic to infuse the oil, careful not to burn the garlic. Add the corn and saute for 2 mins. Add poblanos, scallions and cilantro, stir into corn and heat through.
8.
8. Add lime juice to the corn mixture, season to taste with s/p and add the chili powder.
9.
9. Toss in the tomatoes and Heat through.
10.
10. Stir in the butter, incorporating it through the entire corn/tomato mix and turn off the heat.
11.
11. Place 2 fried green tomato slices on a dinner plate, spooning a heap of the corn succotash on top. Place 4 wrapped scallops around the mixture, dolloping each with the chipotle cream. More chopped cilantro will garnish the dish.
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