Shelly's Recipe

LEMON CRUSTED SCALLOPS

Category: Fish and Seafood

1/2 tsp ground sea salt, garlic powder, ground ginger
1 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning, seasoned bread crumbs, yellow corn meal and finely grated lemon peel
1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
1 lb Dry Scallops, fresh or thawed if frozen

In a small bowl, mix together the first 7 ingredients. Pat each scallop dry with paper towels, then lay out in a single layer on a plate lined with a paper towel. Take each scallop and sprinkle the crumb mixture over each scallop, using your fingers to press it firmly into the scallop and help it stick.

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. When oil is hot, add the scallops to the pan. Let scallops cook for approximately 3- 4 minutes before turning, looking for a nice golden brown color to develop. Then, using tongs, flip and cook about another 3 minutes until golden brown. Serve immediately with potatoes or rice pilaf. Serves 2-3 as an entree.