Shirley's Fried Scallops

Crispy, golden, and incredibly flavorful, Shirley’s Fried Scallops are the perfect way to elevate your seafood game with minimal effort. This quick and easy recipe combines plump sea scallops with a perfectly seasoned coating of flour, cornmeal, paprika, and garlic powder for a crunchy, mouthwatering exterior that contrasts beautifully with the scallops' tender, juicy interior. Thanks to the addition of buttermilk in the batter, every bite bursts with rich, tangy goodness. Ready in just 25 minutes, these pan-fried scallops are ideal for weeknight dinners or dazzling dinner party guests. Serve them hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a touch of parsley for garnish to brighten the dish and add that final touch of elegance. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, these fried scallops are a seafood lover’s dream! Keywords: fried scallops recipe, crispy seafood, easy scallop recipe, quick dinner ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Sea scallops
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 Egg
• 0.5 cup Buttermilk
• 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 Lemon wedges
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sea scallops under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove the tough muscle if it is still attached to the scallops.

Step 2

In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 3

In a second shallow bowl, whisk the egg and buttermilk together until smooth.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep pan over medium-high heat. The oil should reach 350°F (175°C) for frying.

Step 5

Dip each scallop into the buttermilk mixture, ensuring it is fully coated, then dredge it in the flour and cornmeal mixture. Tap off any excess coating.

Step 6

Carefully place the coated scallops into the hot oil. Fry them in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.

Step 7

Cook the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Use tongs to turn them over gently.

Step 8

Remove the scallops from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 9

Serve the fried scallops hot with lemon wedges on the side and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1320.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5482.6

Total Fat 495.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 395.4mg	0%
Sodium 5629.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 194.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g	0%
Total Sugars 7.7g
Protein 118.2g	0%

Vitamin D 111.4IU	0%
Calcium 245.7mg	0%
Iron 9.0mg	0%
Potassium 2076.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.1%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 13.6%