Friedportuguesestylebayscallops Recipes

FRIED SCALLOPS FOR FOUR

Steps:

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

BAY SCALLOPS GRATIN

Steps:

• 1. Let the butter come to rooom temp. With an electric mixer combine the butter, garlic. shallot, bacon, parsley, lemon juice salt and pepper.
• 2. With the mixer running, add the olive oil. Stir in the bread crumbs.
• 3. Dry scallops with paper towels.
• 4. Put 1 tablespoon wine in each gratin dish. divide the scallops between dishes, Sprinkle with crumb mixture.
• 5. Bake in a pre heated 425° oven for 12 to 15 min.

FRIED PORTUGUESE STYLE BAY SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Wash the scallops in cold water. Spread on paper towels to dry. Put flour in a small bowl. Toss scallops in flour to coat completely.
• Melt butter in a skillet over low heat. Add the scallops and pan fry 3 to 4 minutes, moving and turning, until they are firm but not browned. Add garlic and parsley and cook 30 seconds longer.
• Remove to a serving plate and squeeze lemon juice over scallops and season with salt and pepper.