Oven Fried Scallops

This is a good way to enjoy "fried" scallops without all of the added fat from deep frying. This recipe is from a cookbook published in 1979 by the Cape Cod National Seashore Women's Club.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb scallops, wiped dry
• 1  egg
• 2  tablespoons water
•  salt & pepper
• 3⁄4 cup  fine breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 cup  melted butter

Directions

1. Season the dried scallops with salt & pepper. Beat together the egg and the water.
2. Dip the scallops in the egg-water mixture, then roll them in the bread crumbs, then dip the BOTTOMS of these into the melted butter.
3. Place the scallops buttered sides down on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 450 degree F oven for 20 minutes.