Crispy Curry Scallops

Sea scallops are the perfect dinner option since they are extremely quick to cook and extremely healthy. While scallops can be expensive, stores will often have them on sale for a much more reasonable price. Crispy Curry Scallops, adapted from Cooking Light, takes mere minutes to make and yields decadent golden scallops with a hint of exotic spice.

Crispy Curry Scallops
Gluten Free
Serves Two

Ingredients--
3/4 lb. large sea scallops
1 tsp. gluten free soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh gluten free breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp. canola oil

1. Pat scallops dry with paper towels.

2. Place soy sauce and breadcrumbs in separate small bowls beside each other. Stir spices (curry powder, pepper, salt, ginger, and red pepper flakes) into breadcrumbs.

3. One at a time, coat the scallops in soy sauce, then dredge in breadcrumbs. Carefully place breaded scallops on a large dish.

4. Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallops to the pan and cook 3-4 minutes per side or until golden.

Nutrition Information--approximately 230 calories per serving