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Best Fried Scallops (Panko Breaded)
These panko fried scallops are quick, satisfying, and surprisingly simple to make, with no fancy equipment or frying experience necessary. They're sweet and buttery on the inside with a crunchy panko coating on the outside.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- skillet
- pot
- pan
- spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Remove the tough side muscles from all of the scallops, then pat dry on all sides with paper towels.
2
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls. Add the flour to the first bowl. Beat the egg in the second bowl. In the third bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with the cayenne pepper.
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3
Season the scallops on both sides with salt and pepper right before breading.
4
Dredge each scallop in the flour and shake off the excess. Dip into the egg to coat completely, then press into the panko mixture until fully coated. Place on a plate or tray and repeat with the rest.
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5
Once all the scallops are breaded, place them in the refrigerator for 15 to ⏱️ 20 minutes to help the coating stick.
6
Pour about 1 inch of vegetable oil into a pot or skillet with high sides and place over medium to medium-high heat, around 350°F if you're using a thermometer. When the oil is hot enough, it will begin to shimmer
vegetable oil (for frying)
7
Carefully add the scallops to the hot oil without crowding the pan. Work in batches if needed.
8
Fry for 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes per side, or until the coating is golden brown and the scallops are just cooked through. Flip gently using tongs or a fish spatula.
9
Transfer the scallops to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt while they're still hot.
Flaky sea salt (for serving)
10
Serve right away with lemon wedges on the side.
Lemon wedges (for serving)
Nutrition Facts
calories
297 kcal
fat Content
3 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
2 g
sodium Content
626 mg
protein Content
21 g
trans Fat Content
0.01 g
cholesterol Content
68 mg
carbohydrate Content
44 g
saturated Fat Content
1 g
unsaturated Fat Content
2 g
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