---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02 Title: Crisp Scallops With Horseradish Lime Sauce Categories: Appetizers, Fish and se Yield: 2 servings 1/2 c Mayonnaise 2 tb Bottled horseradish -- Drained 1 1/2 ts Fresh lime juice 1/2 ts Lime zest -- freshly grated 1/8 ts Black pepper -- freshly Ground 6 5-by 2 1/2" graham crackers 1 ts Coarse salt 1 lb Sea scallops -- about 24 Vegetable oil -- for deep Frying 1 lg Egg -- beaten lightly FOR SAUCE: In a bowl, whisk together mayonaise, horseradish, lime juice, zest, and pepper. Cover and chill. FOR SCALLOPS: Put graham crackers in a resealable plastic bag and with a rolling pin lightly crush until crumbs are course. In a bowl, stir together crumbs and salt. Discard small tough muscle from side of each scallop and halve any large scallops. Pat scallops dry. In a 4-quart heavy saucepan or heavy kettle, heat 1 1/2 inches oil to 365 degrees on a deep-fat thermometer. Working in batches of 6, dip scallops in egg to coat, letting excess drip off, and roll in crumb mixture. Fry scallops, stirring gently, 2 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Transfer scallops as cooked with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season with salt and pepper. Serve scallops on a platter with sauce. Makes about 24 hors d'oeuvres or 2-3 main course servings. Recipe By : Gourmet May 1995 From: Falderso@interserv.Com Date: Thu, 14 Mar 1996 00:57:26 -0800 -----