Red Pepper Scallops on Potato Pancakes

Description

I had a little bit of mashed potato, half a roasted red pepper, and a pound of scallops left over from a ceviche recipe. This was fast and fun: no recipes, no measuring, just intuitive cooking. Which is what made it so good.

Ingredients

  • ½ red bell pepper
  • ¾ cup cold mashed potatoes
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
  • 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound scallops
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • cayenne pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup fresh whole basil leaves, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • ¼ cup water

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 55 mins

Servings: 4

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