Division of Marketing and Development
Susan Nardizzi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Adam H. Putnam, Commissioner
Florida Seafood Recipe
Fried Scallops
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Seafood-4032
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Ingredients |
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2 pounds |
scallops |
2 |
eggs, beaten |
1/2 teaspoon |
salt |
1/8 teaspoon |
black pepper |
1/8 tablespoon |
milk |
1/2 cup |
all-purpose flour |
1 1/4 cups |
dry bread crumbs |
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vegetable oil for frying |
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Preparation |
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Rinse scallops with cold water to remove any remaining shell particles. Beat together eggs, salt, pepper and milk. Dredge scallops in flour, dip in egg mixture then coat with dry bread crumbs. Place scallops in skillet with approximately 1/2 inch of hot, but not smoking, oil. Fry at 350 degrees F for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown; turn once during cooking. Drain on a paper towel. Serve plain or with a sauce.
Yield
6 servings
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Look for "Fresh from Florida" ingredients at your grocery store.
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