Cornmeal-Crusted Scallops with Corn Relish

Name: Cornmeal-Crusted Scallops with Corn Relish
Prep time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups corn kernels; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 cup chopped red onions; 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomatoes; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 4 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 firm-ripe avocado, peeled, seeded, and cut into small dice

3 steps

Prep:1h

Tender scallops coated with cornmeal and pan-seared, served alongside a bright corn relish with avocado, tomato, cilantro, and warm spices. Chill relish before serving.

Updated at: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:50:36 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per recipe

Calories578.8 kcal (29%)

Total Fat38.6 g (55%)

Carbs59.5 g (23%)

Sugars18.7 g (21%)

Protein11 g (22%)

Sodium1211.1 mg (61%)

Fiber14.2 g (51%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

4 teaspoonsolive oil

1 ½ cupscorn kernels

1 ½ teaspoonsminced garlic

½ teaspoonsalt

¼ teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

¼ teaspoonground cumin

¼ teaspoonground coriander

¼ cupred onions

chopped

½ cuptomatoes

chopped, seeded

1 tablespoonwhite wine vinegar

4 teaspoonsfresh cilantro

minced

1avocado

firm-ripe, peeled, seeded, and cut into small dice

Instructions

Step 1

Corn Relish: In a medium skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the corn and cook, stirring until starting to caramelize, about 4 minutes.

Step 2

Add the garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper, the cumin, and coriander, and cook, stirring, until fragrant and the corn is caramelized, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.

Step 3

In a bowl, combine the corn and the remaining ingredients. Adjust the seasoning, to taste, and let rest for 1 hour before serving.