Fried Scallop with Mayo Sauce
How to make restaurant-worthy scallops at home? The best way to cook scallops is searing them. Here is an easy recipe for pan seared scallops.
These fried scallops with mayo sauce taste incredible and they are very easy to make. Perfect if you’re looking for a quick dinner or a simple appetizer.
What are good side dishes for scallops? Seared scallops go great with Mashed Potato, pasta and roasted veggies.
Yield: Serves 3
- 15 sea scallops, about 250 g
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- salt and black pepper
Rinse scallops and pat dry. Place in a bowl and season with olive oil, salt and black pepper. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder and paprika powder. Set the sauce aside.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
When oil is hot, add scallops without overcrowding the skillet, and cook until golden brown on both sides (keep an eye on them).
To serve, transfer to a plate, pour a little mayo sauce over them and garnish with black pepper.
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