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Breaded Sea Scallops

Name: Breaded Sea Scallops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 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

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Oct. 22, 2022

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

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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

3 scallops: 454 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 1262mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein.

Breaded Sea Scallops

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