Crispy scallops with soy coleslaw

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Crispy, piquant scallops combine deliciously with a soy coleslaw in this brilliant recipe from Shaun Hill. Wonton wrappers can be bought from Asian speciality food stores or large supermarkets. These make a great starter for dinner parties.

First published in 2015

Ingredients

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Crispy scallops

Soy coleslaw

Equipment

  • Deep fat fryer

Method

1
For the marinade, combine the soy sauce, coriander stalks, and 5 spice. Stir well and then leave to infuse for 15 minutes
2
Remove the scallops from the shell and slice scallops into ½ cm thick discs. Place the scallops into the marinade for 15-20 minutes
3
Cut the wonton wrappers into thin strips. Remove the scallops from the marinade and roll into the wonton strips
  • 6 wonton skins
4
For the soy coleslaw, combine the lime, sesame oil, soy and honey in a bowl and stir. Add the remaining ingredients, including the chopped coriander leaves, and dress as you would a salad. Leave to rest while you cook the scallops
5
Heat a deep fat fryer to 180˚C. Drop in the scallops and fry for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on absorbent kitchen towel
6
Serve the deep-fried scallops on a bed of coleslaw and drizzle with sesame oil
First published in 2015

Shaun Hill is one of Britain's most enduringly successful chefs. He began his career in 1966, working for Robert Carrier in his Islington restaurant. He went on to work in some of London's most prestigious addresses including The Capital Hotel in Knightsbridge and Blakes in South Kensington

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