Batter Fried Scallops

Fish Recipes

1 pound scallops

Batter

3 tablespoons oil

1 large egg, beaten

½ cup milk

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons granulated sugar

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Oil for deep frying.

Preheat oil to 365-degrees in a deep fryer or deep saucepan. Whisk together egg, milk and 3 tablespoons oil in a bowl. Sift together flour, sugar, salt and pepper. Add to egg mixture and beat until smooth. Dip scallops into batter. Fry a few scallops at a time for 2 to 3 minutes (depending on size) or until golden brown. Turn as needed. Drain on paper towels. Serve with tarter sauce.

Yield: 4 servings.

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S. Home Economist