Description
These Breaded Sea Scallops are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Coated in a mixture of mashed potato flakes, seasoned bread crumbs, and a hint of salt and pepper, these scallops are pan-fried to golden perfection. Whether you’re serving them as an appetizer or a main dish, these breaded scallops are sure to impress.
Ingredients
1 large egg
1/3 cup mashed potato flakes
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 sea scallops (about 3/4 pound)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, lightly beat the egg. In another bowl, toss the mashed potato flakes and bread crumbs with salt and pepper. In a third bowl, toss the scallops with flour to lightly coat them.
- Dip each scallop into the flour, then into the beaten egg, and finally into the potato-flake and bread crumb mixture. Pat the crumbs onto the scallops to ensure they adhere well.
- In a large skillet, heat the butter and canola oil over medium heat. Add the breaded scallops to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and firm to the touch. The scallops should be opaque in the center when fully cooked.
- Remove the scallops from the skillet and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or basil to the breadcrumb mixture for an extra layer of flavor.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the breadcrumb mixture for a spicy kick.
- For extra flavor, serve the scallops with a side of melted garlic butter for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
