Oven Fried Scallops

Submitted by Dan-Amer 1

"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: 35mins
• Ingredients: 6
• 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.

Reviews

[Melody C.]

This is now my favorite way to cook scallops. So buttery and crispy, so much better than fried in every way.