Fried Scallops Recipe
Combined with seasoning and breadcrumbs, this Fried Scallops Recipe delivers scallops that are crunchy, tender and full of flavor!
Equipment
- Large pot or deep fryer
- Thermometer for checking oil temperature
Ingredients
- 2 lbs scallops 30-40 scallops
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup Louisiana fish fry seafood breading mix
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 64 oz vegetable oil Mazola
Instructions
- Thaw scallops if frozen and rinse, remove any abductor muscle tissue if still on.
- Set up 3 bowls in a line.
- Combine flour and Old Bay Seasoning in first bowl.
- In second bowl, lightly beat 4 eggs and milk.
- in 3rd bowl, combine Louisiana fish fry breading mix and bread crumbs.
- Coat the scallops in flour mixture, dip in egg wash, cover with bread crumbs and then set on a plate. Repeat until all scallops are coated.
- Add oil to dutch oven or large heavy pot and heat to 350 degrees.
- Add scallops to heated oil working in batches making sure not to crowd.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate covered with paper towel.
- Repeat until all scallops are cooked.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Enjoy!
