Best Shirleys Fried Scallops Recipes

FRIED SCALLOPS FOR FOUR

Steps:

• Use whole small (bay) scallops or sliced large (sea) scallops.
• Rinse and pat scallops dry.
• Roll in flour mixed with the Old Bay seasoning. Shake off excess.
• Sauté in a butter-oil mix.
• Bay scallops will be done in two minutes, sea scallops (if left whole) take longer.
• Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH BITTER GREENS, FRIED SHALLOTS AND ANDOUILLE

Steps:

• In a heavy skillet, heat about 2 inches of oil to 350 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, add the flour and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss the sliced shallots in the flour and shake off any excess. Fry the shallots until golden brown and crispy, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel.
• Whisk together, the sherry vinegar, and Dijon mustard in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil. Season dressing, to taste, with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the sausage and saute until crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove the sausage to a paper towel lined plate.
• Season the scallops with salt and pepper, to taste, and add to the pan that was used for the andouille was cooked in. Sear the scallops until caramelized on both sides, no more than 2 or 3 minutes per side.
• Toss all the greens in a large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide the salad among 4 plates. Top each salad with 3 scallops and garnish with the sausage, chives and the fried shallots.

EASY FRIED SCALLOPS

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.

SHIRLEY'S BAKED SCALLOPS AND SHELLS

Steps:

• Boil a pot of water and cook the pasta shells as directed on the box.
• When done, drain the pasta shells and place the shells in a mixing bowl.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Line a baking dish with aluminum foil.
• Rinse the scallops and pat dry with paper towels.
• Place scallops in a bowl and toss with the olive oil.
• Remove the scallops to the lined baking dish and bake them in a 350 degree pre heated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until they are white in color.
• When the scallops are done, add them to the pasta shells and mix together with the white clam sauce and the dill weed.
• Turn out into a 9x13 baking dish and sprinkle the seasoned breadcrumbs all over the top.
• Bake for another 15 minutes.
• When done, you can sprinkle parmesan cheese over it if you wish.
• Enjoy!