Recipes Seafood Shellfish Scallops Easy Fried Scallops 4.4 (14) 14 Reviews 4 Photos This fried scallops recipe is everyone's favorite and has become a regular dish at our family fry nights. If serving as a main dish, make twice as many servings as people (about 8 scallops per person). Submitted by MBeau Updated on November 9, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 4 4 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 3 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings 4 cups vegetable oil for frying 2 cups buttermilk 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ tablespoon salt ½ tablespoon ground black pepper 12 large fresh scallops Directions Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). 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. 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. Editor's Notes: We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used. Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of buttermilk and flour. The actual amount of buttermilk and flour consumed will vary. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 769 Calories 31g Fat 85g Carbs 37g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 3 Calories 769 % Daily Value * Total Fat 31g 39% Saturated Fat 6g 31% Cholesterol 83mg 28% Sodium 1915mg 83% Total Carbohydrate 85g 31% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 8g Protein 37g 73% Vitamin C 5mg 5% Calcium 260mg 20% Iron 5mg 29% Potassium 765mg 16% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.