Scallop Fritters

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 cup pilsner beer
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 small jalapeño with seeds, minced
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• Tartar sauce and lemon wedges, for serving
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/2 pound sea scallops, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup bottled clam broth
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE:

1. 1. In a large saucepan, heat 2 inches of oil to 350°. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour with the cornmeal, baking powder, 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt and a pinch of pepper. Add the eggs, clam broth and beer and whisk until the batter is smooth. Fold in the scallops, scallions, onion and jalapeño.
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3. 2. Working in batches, drop heaping teaspoons of the batter into the oil and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown all over, about 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fritters to paper towels. Serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
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SUGGESTED PAIRING

Bradley makes these fritters with a pilsner batter, and they taste terrific when paired with a pilsner as well. Two good ones to search out: fresh, lightly bitter Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyn Pilsner and Victory Brewing Company's hoppy Prima Pils.