Best 8 Shirleys Fried Scallops Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with Shirley's Fried Scallops, a delectable seafood dish that tantalizes taste buds with its golden-brown exterior and tender, juicy interior. These plump scallops are coated in a flavorful breading, then pan-fried to perfection, resulting in a crispy outer layer that yields to a soft and succulent center. Savor the briny sweetness of the scallops, perfectly complemented by the savory breading. This recipe collection offers three variations to cater to diverse preferences: the classic Shirley's Fried Scallops, a gluten-free alternative for those with dietary restrictions, and a tantalizing bacon-wrapped version that adds an extra layer of smoky, savory goodness. Get ready to indulge in a seafood feast that will leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SPICY STIR-FRY WITH SCALLOPS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
About 2 teaspoons sriracha (more or less to taste)
1 pound scallops (16/20), cleaned
One 15-ounce can baby corn, cut in half crosswise
1 yellow summer squash, diced
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
8 ounces fresh snow peas, trimmed
1 Fresno or Thai chile, sliced thin
Jasmine rice, for serving
3 scallions, sliced thin
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the peanut oil.
  • In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger and sriracha. Set aside.
  • Add the scallops to the skillet and sear until nice and browned, 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
  • Crank up the heat to high. Add the baby corn, squash and broccoli and cook, stirring everything around, for 2 minutes. Then add the snow peas and chile pepper and continue to cook for about 1 minute.
  • Give the reserved sauce a quick stir and add it to the skillet along with 1/2 cup water. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens, about a minute or two. Add the scallops back to the skillet and gently stir to coat them in the sauce.
  • Serve immediately over rice and garnish with the scallions and cilantro.

EASY FRIED SCALLOPS



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I experimented with some ways to cook scallops one night with my family. This was everyone's favorite and it has become a regular dish at our family fry nights. If serving as a main dish, make twice as many servings as people (about 8 scallops per person).

Provided by MBeau

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 19m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 6

vegetable oil for frying
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon ground black pepper
12 large fresh 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 769.1 calories, Carbohydrate 84.7 g, Cholesterol 82.6 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 36.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1914.8 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

SHIRLEY'S BAKED SCALLOPS AND SHELLS



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My wonderful mom turns 91 on July 11th and she is still a very independent lady, who loves to create her own recipes. She made this dish the other night, and it was delicious. She was so proud when I told her that I was going to share the recipe with everyone on Food.com.

Provided by Lois Bx

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) box small shell pasta (the tiny ones)
1 lb bay scallop
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can white clam sauce
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
parmesan cheese (optional)

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!

BREADED AND FRIED SCALLOPS



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I love scallops, and I wanted to try them fried but had limited ingredients. This was super easy and delicious. I started to make it all the time.

Provided by amberrlp

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup Italian-season bread crumbs, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 egg
½ cup bay scallops, or more to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix bread crumbs, salt, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag.
  • Whisk egg lightly in a bowl. Dip scallops in egg; place in the bread crumb mixture in the bag. Seal bag and shake until scallops are coated with bread crumbs.
  • Bring butter, olive oil, and lemon juice to a simmer in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add breaded scallops; cook, shaking skillet occasionally, until browned, 6 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 146.4 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 1212.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

FRIED SCALLOPS FOR FOUR



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This is based on a recipe from Paula Boyer Rougny's, Happiness Is A Kitchen in Maine. She says you may optionally "Skip the flour step and sauté scallops in sizzling olive oil. Drain on paper towels, serve with tartar sauce."

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb scallops
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
lemon wedge

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.

STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS



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Scallops meet mild tomato in this sublime stovetop supper. Try serving the saucy mixture over rice or angel hair pasta, and garnish with cilantro if you like. -Stephany Gocobacki, San Rafael, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 pound sea scallops, halved
2 medium plum tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked pasta or rice, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP STIR-FRY



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This is a simple and light-tasting scallop and shrimp stir-fry. When served with rice, it makes a delicious meal.

Provided by Shana

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, sliced
½ pound medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ pound raw scallops
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus, mushrooms, and onion; stir-fry until tender yet still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Melt remaining butter in the same skillet. Stir-fry shrimp and scallops until almost opaque, about 2 minutes. Stir in parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute more. Return cooked vegetables to the skillet; stir in lemon juice. Cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 135.8 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 600.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

FRIED SCALLOPS



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Use large sea scallops, which are often labeled "u/10" or "u/12," which stands for under 10 or 12 to a pound. And try to get dry scallops as opposed to wet ones, which have been treated with chemicals to extend their shelf life and add moisture. Dry scallops exude much less liquid when cooked and have better texture and flavor. These untreated scallops often tend to be less bright white, but your fishmonger should be able to tell you for sure what you're buying.

Provided by John Willoughby And Chris Schlesinger

Categories     easy, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield About 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup white flour
1 cup fine corn meal
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 pounds scallops, under 10 to 12 to a pound, preferably dry
1 to 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil of your choice (you may not need it all)

Steps:

  • Combine flour, corn flour and baking powder in a medium-size aluminum baking pan and shake around to mix well.
  • Dry scallops with paper towels, then dip both sides in flour mixture and shake off any excess.
  • Put a 20-inch iron skillet over a propane gas burner and turn burner to high. Add enough oil to come to a depth of just over 1/4 inch. Heat until oil is hot but not smoking; you can test it by dropping a small piece of scallop into the oil; it should bubble furiously.
  • When oil is hot, add scallops in batches small enough so they're not crowded, and cook just until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and eat right away.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 376, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 624 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality scallops. Frozen scallops can be used, but they will not be as flavorful or tender as fresh scallops.
  • Make sure the scallops are dry before cooking. If the scallops are wet, they will not brown properly.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or frying pan. This will help to prevent the scallops from sticking and will ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat before adding the scallops. This will help to prevent the scallops from sticking and will ensure that they cook quickly.
  • Cook the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Do not overcook the scallops, or they will become tough and rubbery.
  • Serve the scallops immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Shirley's Fried Scallops are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for a special occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and flavorful dish that your family and friends will love. So next time you are looking for a seafood dish to try, be sure to give Shirley's Fried Scallops a try.

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