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  • Deep-Fried Scallops

    Easy
    30 Minute
    4 to 6
    Source of Magnesium and Potassium
    These fried scallops are coated with seasoned flour and bread crumbs and deep-fried to perfection. Serve with the quick tartar sauce or cocktail sauce.
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    Ingredients

    • 3 to 4 cups vegetable oil (or amount needed for deep frying)
    • 2 cups sea scallops
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
    • 2 large eggs
    • 3 tablespoons milk (or water)
    • 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs (fine dry)

    Method

    • If scallops are quite large, cut them so the sizes are fairly uniform.
    • Rinse the scallops under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove the tough white side muscle if not already removed.
    • Heat about 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep, heavy cast iron skillet, saucepan, or deep fryer to 350 F.
    • Line a baking pan or baking sheet with two or three thicknesses of paper towels and set aside.
    • In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and paprika.
    • In another bowl, whisk eggs with the milk.
    • Put the fine breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
    • Dip a few of the scallops in the seasoned flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, and then roll them in the breadcrumbs to coat. Repeat with the remaining scallops.
    • 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!

    Frozen Scallops Products

    • Scallops 800g Net
    • King Scallops – Roeless 1kg
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