Deep-Fried Scallops

Method

• To make Tuna Fish Cakes, start by draining the canned tuna. 
• While the rice is cooking, prepare the eel by grilling or frying it.
• Put the tomato paste, olives, and butter into a blender or food processor and whizz until smooth.
• Put the oats in the blender or food processor, slightly broken up.
• Coat the fillets with the butter mixture while grilling.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the fish cakes.
• Put the fine breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
• Dip in the flour and coat each fishcake. Dip in the egg and then coat with crumbs. Repeat this process until you have 24 fishcakes. Chill the fish cakes for one hour.
• Once the oil has reached the temperature (350 F), add several scallops―about 6 to 10 depending on the pan size―to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Take care not to overcook. They should be warm in the middle, but still moist.
• Remove them from the oil with a metal slotted spoon and transfer them to the paper-towel-lined pan. Shake the pan gently for a few seconds so the scallops roll around and excess oil is absorbed.
• Repeat with subsequent batches.
• Serve immediately with your choice of cocktail sauce, remoulade sauce, or tartar sauce (see below).
• Enjoy!