Fried Scallops for Four

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."

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. Use whole small (bay) scallops or sliced large (sea) scallops.
2. Rinse and pat scallops dry.
3. Roll in flour mixed with the Old Bay seasoning. Shake off excess.
4. Sauté in a butter-oil mix.
5. Bay scallops will be done in two minutes, sea scallops (if left whole) take longer.
6. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.