Plantain Chips with Spicy Scallops

Ingredients

• 1 green plantain peeled and sliced crosswise into very thin slices
• 2 cups canola oil
• Salt
• 1/4 pound fresh bay scallops
• 2 limes
• zested
• juiced
• 1 garlic clove
• chopped fine
• 1 habanero pepper
• diced fine (for less heat use a milder pepper like poblano or jalapeno)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
• plus leaves for garnish
• 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pimento seed or allspice berries
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Place oil in a deep stainless steel pot and heat to 350 degrees F. Place chips in the hot oil and fry until crisp, about 3 minutes.
2. Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
3. Sprinkle with salt while still warm.
4. In a stainless steel bowl mix all ingredients together until well incorporated and season with salt and pepper.
5. Cover and place in refrigerator for 2 hours to marinate.
6. To serve, lay plantain chips individually on a platter and top with 1 scallop.
7. Garnish each 1 with a cilantro leaf.