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Breaded and Fried Scallops Recipe

Delicious breaded and fried scallops that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Scallops fresh or thawed
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. 1. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels.
  2. 2. Season the scallops with salt and black pepper.
  3. 3. Dredge each scallop in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. 4. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  5. 5. Fry the scallops for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. 6. Remove the scallops from the pan and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  7. 7. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Fried, Scallops, Seafood
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