BREADED SEA SCALLOPS

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I never liked seafood until my husband urged me to try scallops, and now I love them. He says my breaded version is the best he's ever had. A tip I learned was to put them on a paper-towel-topped plate to soak up excess oil. -Martina Preston, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, lightly beat egg. In another bowl, toss potato flakes and bread crumbs with salt and pepper. In a third bowl, toss scallops with flour to coat lightly. Dip in egg, then in potato mixture, patting to adhere. , In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add scallops; cook until golden brown and scallops are firm and opaque, 2-3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 1262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

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