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Crispy Scallop Salad

4.5

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Crispy scallop salad on a white plate with a gold fork.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Laura Rege

Shallow-fried scallops get extra crispy on the outside and super tender inside when double-dredged in an Old Bay–seasoned cornmeal mixture. (Added bonus: they’re gluten-free.)

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