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Mexican, Appetizers


Red chorizo seasoning (good for about 1 lb of seafood)
(
1dried California/Ancho chile stemmed and seeded
1 dried Pasilla chile stemmed and seeded
2 dried habanero stemmed and seeded (or 1 TBSP chipotle powder)
1/2 tsp coriander seeds
1/2 tsp black peppercorns
1/2 tsp dried Mexican oregano
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1 TBSP paprika
1 tsp salt
1 TBSP ground garlic
)
Sea Scallops (equal parts)
Black Cod (equal parts)
egg
1/4 equal parts of additional sea scallops diced.

For seasoning. Stem and seed the chiles, then cut in half lengthwise so they lay flat. Places them on a medium skillet or griddle and flatten until they blister and change color. Break into pieces and grind in a spice grinder.

Grind the whole spices in the spice grinder.

Combine the ground peppers, ground whole spices and pre-ground spices in a bowl.

In a food processor add the scallops, black cod, eggs and seasoning and blend toil smooth. Fold in diced sea scallops combine and place in plastic wrap forming a log (you can use a pastry back). Seal the ends well and then poach for 15 minutes. Unwrap and brown in a skillet. Serve with tomatillo salsa.

Unrated