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Fried Scallops

Fried Scallops are such a tasty and delicious treat! With a crispy breading and a tender scallop inside, these will get eat up in no time!
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 392kcal
Author Lisa

Ingredients

  • 4 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 lb scallops
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 ½ cup bread crumbs

Instructions

  • Rinse scallops under cold water then pat dry. Remove any tough white side muscle if present.
    1 lb scallops
    raw scallops rinsed and patted dry
  • Mix together flour, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper.
    ½ cup flour, ½ cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    flour mixture
  • Whisk eggs and water in a separate bowl.
    2 large eggs, ¼ cup water
    whisked eggs
  • In a third bowl add the breadcrumbs.
    1 ½ cup bread crumbs
  • Add oil to a wok or cast-iron pan and heat to 340°F.
    thermometer reading temp of hot oil
  • While oil is heating dip scallops into flour, then eggs, then bread crumbs.
    scallops breaded not fried yet
  • Fry scallops working in batches to not overcrowd your pan (6-10 at a time), fry until golden brown, 1 ½ -2 minutes.
    4 cups vegetable oil
    removing fried scallops from hot oil
  • Remove from oil and place on a paper-towel lined plate.
    fried scallops on paper towel
  • Repeat with remaining scallops. Try to keep oil temperature around 250-300°F.
  • Serve right away with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, and fresh lemons!
    fried scallops on white platter

Notes

Nutrition Info does not include oil for frying.

Nutrition

Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1357mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg