Fried Seafood Platter

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 2 russet potatoes - (abt 1 lb total) peeled
• Vegetable oil for deep-frying
• Sea salt to taste
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 4 cod fillets - (abt 4 oz ea)
• 8 scallops
• 1/2 pound shrimp peeled, deveined
• 2 cups Tartar Sauce (see recipe)
• 2 lemons quartered

Preparation

Step 1

Line 1 baking sheet with a kitchen towel and another with paper towels.

Using a mandoline with the waffle-cut attachment, cut each potato as thinly as possible, turning it 90 degrees after each pass to create a waffle pattern. Carefully place the potato slices in a bowl of cold water. Transfer the slices to the towel-lined baking sheet and blot dry.

In a deep fryer or a large saucepan over medium heat, pour in oil to a depth of 2 inches and heat to 375 degrees on a deep-frying thermometer.

Working in batches, fry the potato slices, turning once, until golden and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Using tongs, carefully transfer the potato chips to the paper towel-lined baking sheet and season with sea salt.

Reduce the oil temperature to 365 degrees. Preheat an oven to 200 degrees. Line 1 baking sheet with parchment paper and another with paper towels.

In a large bowl, combine the flour and cornmeal and stir with a fork until well mixed. Pour the buttermilk into a wide, shallow bowl. Working in batches, dredge the cod, scallops and shrimp in the buttermilk and then in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, and place on the parchment-lined baking sheet.

Working in batches (do not overcrowd the pan), fry the cod until golden brown and crunchy, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the paper towel-lined baking sheet and season the fish with sea salt, then keep warm in the oven. Repeat the process with the scallops, frying them for 3 to 4 minutes. Finally, fry the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve the fish immediately with the potato chips, tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

This recipe yields 4 servings.