How to Cook Deep Fried Scallops

Last Updated: December 16, 2021 References

Mmm... Deep Fried Scallops - so easy and here is one of the easiest ways to make them. You can put them on a bun, and have a sandwich, or eat them for dinner with some couscous and steamed vegetables.

Ingredients

1/4 pound of scallops
1-2 eggs
breadcrumbs
a slice of bread
Lemon Wedges
Tartar Sauce or Red Cocktail Sauce
- Tartar Sauce: one part Mayonnaise, one part green sweet Relish. Stir
- Red Cocktail Sauce: One part Ketchup One part Horseradish.

Steps

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Scallops: You will need approximately 1/4 pound of scallops per person, this recipe is for one pound.
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You will also need either a deep fryer, or a deep fringe pan that can comfortably hold a couple of inches of oil.

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Start heating the oil, while you assemble the rest of the ingredients. THE OIL MUST BE HOT.
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Break 1-2 eggs in a shallow bowl and add 1/4 cup of water for each egg. You don't want too thick of a batter.
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Place breadcrumbs into a pie pan, or on a paper plate
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Check your oil. Take a slice of bread, and cut it into cubes throw a cube into the oil.^{[1]
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The bread should begin to cook immediately, and turn golden rather quickly. Oil is very HOT!
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Put Scallops in egg batter, and with a strainer spoon, remove them to the breadcrumbs. Coat evenly.^{[2]
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CAREFULLY place spoonfuls of scallops into your hot oil.
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In 3-4 minutes you will have a delicious meal.^{[3]
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Serve with Lemon Wedges, Tartar Sauce, or Red Cocktail Sauce.^{[4]
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Stir

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Community Q&A

Question

What kind of breadcrumbs should I use?

Community Answer

Use panko.
Question

What is best oil to fry scallops in?

Community Answer

Sunflower oil is the healthiest, sesame oil has the highest combustion point, but Carolan oil is the most widely used.
Question

What is the small piece of meat that stands out from the rest of the scallop that some people remove before cooking?

Community Answer

It’s a little piece of muscle which can be easily removed with your fingers if desired.
Question

Do I wash & pat them dry?

Community Answer

Yes, they should be washed and dried.
Question

Should the scallops be thawed?

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Top Answerer

Yes, they should be thawed.
Question

I want to dip the raw scallop in a batter and deep fry them in a fondue pot of boiling oil, will this work?

Community Answer

Definitely, they will cook quickly. You will lose the sweetness and some of the flavor if you cook them longer than two minutes. Keep some fondue forks read to go, and enjoy.

Warnings

When working with hot oil, please be careful to put the Scallops in carefully, in small batches, turning the spoon away from the direction of your body.

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