Popcorn Scallop Tacos Recipe - (4.2/5)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt
• 3/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup plain Panko bread crumbs
• 2 cups (or so) Canola oil, for frying
• 8 oz bay scallops, patted dry, seasoned with salt and black pepper
• 4 corn tortilla
• 4 leaves red leaf lettuc
• 1 mango, pitted, peeled, sliced
• Avocado-Cilantro Crema
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 small avocado (or 1/2 large avocado), pitted and peeled
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced (optional)
• Juice from 1 lime
• Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
• Puree sour cream, cilantro, oil, garlic, and avocado in a food processor until smooth (you can also do this by hand, if you’d like).
• Season crema with lime juice, jalapeno, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready to serve
• 1/4 cup sliced red onion
• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
• Sprinkles Parmesan cheese