CRISP OVEN FRIED SCALLOPS

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If you like fried scallops, this recipe is for you. They come out crisp and golden brown, just like fried without the calories and fats! I have used this recipe with jumbo fresh shrimp and they were outstanding also. I baked the shrimp for 6 min. As they cook faster and become tough if over cooked. I serve the scallops with...

Provided by Sue Plaskas

Categories     Seafood

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs beaten
3 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 # fresh sea scallops
2 cups flour
2 cups plain panko bread crumbs
1 stick melted butter
1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 475 and put a wire rack onto a rimmed cookie sheet and set aside.
  • 2. Whisk eggs well with fresh lemon juice. Set aside. Put flour in shallow bowl with salt and pepper and mix together. Set aside. Melt butter in micro, set aside. Put panko crumbs in shallow bowl and set aside.
  • 3. Remove small tough muscle from scallops and pat scallops dry on paper towel. Dip scallops in egg mixture, then dredge in flour, then dip into melted butter, then roll in the panko crumbs. Place on rack on cookie sheet and bake for 10 min.

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