Lemon Butter Breaded Scallops

Name: Lemon Butter Breaded Scallops
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 150 g Italian-seasoned bread crumbs; Salt and ground black pepper, to taste; 1 egg; 125 g bay scallops; 30 g butter; 15 ml olive oil; 7.5 ml lemon juice

A delightful dish featuring tender bay scallops coated in seasoned bread crumbs and pan-fried in a luscious blend of butter, olive oil, and zesty lemon juice.

10 min

easy

487kcal

calories

43g

carbohydrates

24g

fat

fiber

25g

protein

1213mg

sodium

sugar

Dinner American

Ingredients

150 g Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

1 egg

125 g bay scallops

30 g butter

15 ml olive oil

7.5 ml lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

In a resealable plastic bag, combine the bread crumbs, salt, and pepper.

Step 2

Lightly whisk the egg in a bowl. Dip the scallops in the egg, then place them in the bag with the bread crumb mixture. Seal the bag and shake until the scallops are evenly coated with the bread crumbs.

Step 3

In a skillet over medium-high heat, bring the butter, olive oil, and lemon juice to a simmer. Add the breaded scallops and cook, shaking the skillet occasionally, until they are golden brown, about 6-7 minutes.