Deep Fried Bacon Wrapped Scallops

By á-19576

A perfect blend of classic flavors with a delicious twist.

Ingredients

• 1 pound sea scallops - large U-10's or the largest available
• 1 cup cracker meal - very fine mesh for dusting the scallops 3 cup panko ( Japanese bread crumbs)
• 1 cup egg whites
• 1/2 pound turkey bacon
• oil for frying

Preparation

Step 1

1 Heat about 4 inches of oil in a deep fryer or suitable pot to 375 degrees F.
2 Wrap the scallops in paper towels to thoroughly dry.
3 Wrap bacon around the scallops and hold in-place with toothpicks.
4 Dust scallops in cracker meal, then dredge through egg whites and finally coat with Panko. Set Aside.
5 Deep Fry scallops, a few at a time to prevent over crowding, to a golden brown.
6 Serve with tartar sauce.