EASY FRIED SCALLOPS
I experimented with some ways to cook scallops one night with my family. This was everyone's favorite and it has become a regular dish at our family fry nights. If serving as a main dish, make twice as many servings as people (about 8 scallops per person).
Provided by MBeau
Categories Seafood Shellfish Scallops
Time 19m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Pour buttermilk into a bowl. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Immerse 4 or 5 scallops in the bowl of buttermilk. Transfer to the flour mixture; roll around until thickly coated.
- Lower scallops gently into the hot oil. Cook until golden and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining scallops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 769.1 calories, Carbohydrate 84.7 g, Cholesterol 82.6 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 36.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1914.8 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
DEEP-FRIED CLAMS OR SCALLOPS
Moist and tender, these crispy golden fried clams are a treat, especially when served with two homemade dipping sauces.
Provided by BHG Test Kitchen
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Thaw scallops, if frozen. Prepare Spicy Cocktail Sauce or Sweet and Sour Sauce, if desired. If scallops are large, cut in half. Rinse clams or scallops; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
- For batter, in a medium mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a small mixing bowl combine egg, 2 tablespoons cooking oil, and 3/4 cup cold water. Add to flour mixture; beat smooth.
- In a deep-fat fryer or a 2-quart saucepan heat 2 inches shortening or oil to 375 degree F (see tip below). Dip clams or scallops into batter. Fry a few at a time, until golden brown, turning once. Allow 1 to 1-1/2 minutes for clams and 2 to 2-1/2 minutes for scallops. Remove from fat and drain on paper towels. Keep fried clams or scallops warm in a 300 degree F oven while frying remaining seafood. Serve with sauce, if desired. Makes 4 servings. Spicy Cocktail Sauce
- In a 1-quart saucepan cook onion and garlic in hot butter over medium-high heat until tender but not brown, stirring often. Stir in water, tomato paste, horseradish, lemon juice,Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, salt, and ground red pepper. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat, then simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes or until of desired consistency. Serve warm or chilled with seafood. Makes about 1 cup. Sweet and Sour Sauce
- In a 1-quart saucepan combine brown sugar, cornstarch, and ground ginger. Stir in pineapple juice, green pepper, vinegar, and soy sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir sauce for 2 minutes more. Serve sauce warm with seafood. Makes 3/4 cup. Use a deep-fat frying thermometer to check the temperature of the fat. Place it so the bulb does not touch the pan. Carefully control the temperature of the fat by adjusting the heat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 23 g, UnsaturatedFat 17 g
BREADED AND FRIED SCALLOPS
Steps:
- Mix bread crumbs, salt, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 146.4 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 1212.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
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!
Provided by Amy H.
Categories Seafood
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Heat 1 inches of oil in a deep skillet.
- 2. Meanwhile, whisk together milk and eggs until smooth. Pour into a shallow bowl.
- 3. Sift together flour, salt, pepper in a shallow bowl.
- 4. Roll Scallops in flour, dip in egg wash and then roll in flour again.
- 5. Gently place scallops into the hot oil. Cook until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on wire rack or paper towels.
- 6. Sprinkle with a bit more salt if desired.
DEEP-FRIED SCALLOPS
These fried scallops are coated with seasoned flour and bread crumbs and deep fried to perfection. Serve with a quick tartar sauce or cocktail sauce.
Provided by Diana Rattray
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Gather ingredients.
- If scallops are quite large, cut them so the sizes are fairly uniform.
- Rinse the scallops under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove the tough white side muscle if not already removed.
- Heat about 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep, heavy cast-iron skillet, saucepan, or deep fryer to 350 F.
- Line a baking pan or baking sheet with 2 or 3 thicknesses of paper towels and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine flour, salt, paprika, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs with the milk.
- Put the fine breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dip a few of the scallops in the seasoned flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, and then roll them in the breadcrumbs to coat. Repeat with the remaining scallops.
- Once the oil has reached the temperature (350 F), add several scallops―about 6 to 10 depending on the pan size―to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Take care not to overcook. They should be warm in the middle, but still moist.
- Remove them from the oil with a metal slotted spoon and transfer them to the paper-towel-lined pan. Shake the pan gently for a few seconds so the scallops roll around and excess oil is absorbed.
- Repeat with subsequent batches.
- Serve immediately with your choice of cocktail sauce , rémoulade sauce , or tartar sauce. Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 278 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 28 g, ServingSize 2 cups (4 to 6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
FRIED SCALLOPS WITH BIBB AND FENNEL SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 2 inches vegetable oil (about 3 1/2 cups) in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F. Soak the sliced fennel in a bowl of ice water; set aside.
- Toss the scallops with 1/2 cup buttermilk and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl; set aside. Make the dressing: Puree the remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil with the parsley, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a blender until smooth; set aside. Mix the cornmeal, flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow baking dish.
- Drain the scallops from the buttermilk, dredge in the cornmeal mixture to coat and transfer to a plate. Fry the scallops in two batches until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a rack set on a baking sheet; season with salt. Return the oil to 375 degrees F between batches.
- Drain the fennel and pat dry with paper towels. Combine the fennel, lettuce, radishes and chives in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss; season with salt and pepper. Divide the salad among bowls and top with the scallops and fennel fronds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 37 milligrams, Sodium 864 milligrams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 4 grams
FRIED SCALLOPS
Use large sea scallops, which are often labeled "u/10" or "u/12," which stands for under 10 or 12 to a pound. And try to get dry scallops as opposed to wet ones, which have been treated with chemicals to extend their shelf life and add moisture. Dry scallops exude much less liquid when cooked and have better texture and flavor. These untreated scallops often tend to be less bright white, but your fishmonger should be able to tell you for sure what you're buying.
Provided by John Willoughby And Chris Schlesinger
Categories easy, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield About 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine flour, corn flour and baking powder in a medium-size aluminum baking pan and shake around to mix well.
- Dry scallops with paper towels, then dip both sides in flour mixture and shake off any excess.
- Put a 20-inch iron skillet over a propane gas burner and turn burner to high. Add enough oil to come to a depth of just over 1/4 inch. Heat until oil is hot but not smoking; you can test it by dropping a small piece of scallop into the oil; it should bubble furiously.
- When oil is hot, add scallops in batches small enough so they're not crowded, and cook just until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and eat right away.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 376, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 624 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SHIRLEY'S FRIED SCALLOPS
These were always a treat for us growing up... My mom loved her seafood, and this one was such a TREAT!
Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen
Categories High Protein
Time 12m
Yield 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash scallops in cold water, and drain on paper towel.
- Beat eggs.
- Add salt to crumbs.
- Roll scallops in crumbs, then dip in egg. Roll in crumbs again.
- Deep fry 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Scallops are done when they are white in the middle.
- Drain on absorbent paper towels.
- Serve with lemon and ketchup, tarter sauce, or cocktail sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 973.8, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 573.1, Sodium 2825.4, Carbohydrate 89.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 7.5, Protein 103.3
OVEN FRIED SCALLOPS
This is a good way to enjoy "fried" scallops without all of the added fat from deep frying. This recipe is from a cookbook published in 1979 by the Cape Cod National Seashore Women's Club.
Provided by Dan-Amer 1
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Season the dried scallops with salt & pepper. Beat together the egg and the water.
- Dip the scallops in the egg-water mixture, then roll them in the bread crumbs, then dip the BOTTOMS of these into the melted butter.
- Place the scallops buttered sides down on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 450 degree F oven for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.9, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 151.4, Sodium 512.4, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.4, Protein 23.6
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