Easy Fried Scallops

This fried scallops recipe uses a buttermilk dip and seasoned flour to make crispy, golden deep-fried seafood for an easy, family-friendly recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 769 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 12 large fresh scallops
• 0.5 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 tablespoon salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Pour buttermilk into a bowl. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a second bowl. Dip 4 or 5 scallops in buttermilk, then roll in flour mixture until thickly coated.

Step 3

Cook coated scallops in hot oil until golden and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat coating and frying remaining scallops.