Breaded Fried Scallops

Ingredients

• 1 quart scallops
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fine breadcrumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• Deep fat for frying

Method

1. 1 Clean the scallops and place them in a saucepan. Cook until they begin to shrivel, then drain and dry thoroughly between paper towels.
2. 2 Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Roll them in fine breadcrumbs, dip them in the beaten egg, and roll them in breadcrumbs again.
3. 3 Fry the scallops in deep fat for two minutes until golden. Remove and drain on brown paper before serving.