Breaded and Fried Scallops

Breaded and Fried Scallops

I love scallops, and I wanted to try them fried but had limited ingredients. This was super easy and delicious. I started to make it all the time.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Yield:
2 servings
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Italian-season bread crumbs, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup bay scallops, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

Step 1
Mix bread crumbs, salt, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag.

Step 2
Whisk egg lightly in a bowl. Dip scallops in egg; place in the bread crumb mixture in the bag. Seal bag and shake until scallops are coated with bread crumbs.

Step 3
Bring butter, olive oil, and lemon juice to a simmer in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add breaded scallops; cook, shaking skillet occasionally, until browned, 6 to 7 minutes.

Cook’s Notes:

Use plain bread crumbs if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

487
Calories
24g
Fat
43g
Carbs
25g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 487
% Daily Value *
Total Fat24g 31%
Saturated Fat9g 45%
Cholesterol146mg 49%
Sodium1213mg 53%
Total Carbohydrate43g 16%
Dietary Fiber2g 7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein25g
Vitamin C2mg 10%
Calcium116mg 9%
Iron5mg 26%
Potassium263mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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