""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
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1/2 red bell pepper
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3/4 cup cold mashed potatoes
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1 egg, beaten
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2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
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1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 pound scallops
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1 teaspoon olive oil cayenne pepper to taste
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1/4 cup fresh whole basil leaves, or to taste
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 tablespoon capers
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1/4 cup water