Crisp Oven Fried Scallops Recipes

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.

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.

Steps:

• Rinse the scallops & pat dry.
• Set aside.
• Place the egg substitute in a shallow dish.
• Place bread crumbs in another shallow dish.
• Dip scallops in the egg substitute and then roll them in the bread crumbs.
• Coat a 9 x 13 inch pan with the olive oil cooking spray and arrange the scallops in a single layer in the pan.
• Spray the tops lightly with the spray.
• Bake at 500 degrees F for about 8-10 minutes or until the scallops turn opaque and nicely browned.
• Remove pan from oven and sprinkle with parsley.
• Squeeze the lemon over the scallops and serve.

Steps:

• Rinse the scallops and pat dry. If they differ in size, cut the larger ones in half crosswise. In a bowl, whisk the egg with the milk, salt, and pepper. Add the scallops and toss gently to coat. Spread the panko on a flat plate and generously coat each scallop.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until the oil is hot but not smoking. Carefully add about half of the scallops, one at a time. Cook on the first side for 3 or 4 minutes, until golden brown. (If the panko is browning too quickly, reduce the heat.) Turn over the scallops with tongs and cook on the other side until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Place the cooked scallops on paper towels to soak up extra oil. Fry the rest of the scallops. Serve with lemon wedges.
• Look for panko in bags or boxes in Asian markets or supermarkets. We often use Sun Luck brand, but any brand with good ingredients is fine.
• Ask for "dry" or untreated scallops, ones that have not been treated with STP solution (sodium tripolyphosphate), a preservative.
• Serve on a bed of rice with a steamed green vegetable, Peas & Escarole (page 190), or
• refreshing Carrot Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette (page 217).

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry onion and garlic in hot oil until tender. Add scallops; stir-fry until scallops turn opaque. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until heated through, 1-2 minutes longer. , Stir in lemon juice and pepper. Serve over pasta or rice if desired.