fried sea scallops
This is my kid's favorite dish to order at our favorite seafood restaurant in coastal North Carolina. They are so good! This isn't a copy cat recipe, just me trying to mimick an awesome dish. I think I've come close!
prep time
5 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Pan Fry
yield
2-4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 12-14 fresh or frozen sea scallops, thawed and patted dry
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- dash ground pepper
- canola oil for frying
How To Make fried sea scallops
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Step 1Thaw scallops in cold water. Pat as dry as possible with paper towels.
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Step 2Sift together flour, salt, pepper in a shallow bowl.
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Step 3Beat egg whites
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Step 4Roll Scallops in flour, dip in egg wash and then roll in flour again.
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Step 5Let scallops sit on a try while oil heats
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Step 6Heat 1 inches of oil in a deep skillet.
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Step 7Gently place scallops into the hot oil. Cook until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on wire rack or paper towels.
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Step 8Sprinkle with a bit more salt if needed.
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Nutrition Facts
(per serving*)
calories: 429kcal, carbohydrates: 51g, cholesterol: 22mg, fat: 15g, fiber: 2g, protein: 21g, saturated fat: 1g, sodium: 695mg, sugar: 0g, unsaturated fat: 14g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information is estimated.
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Ingredient:
Seafood
Method:
Pan Fry
Culture:
American
Category:
Seafood
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