Breaded Sea Scallops

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup mashed potato flakes
• 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 pound sea scallops
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

PROCEDURE :

• In a shallow bowl, beat the egg. In another bowl, combine the potato flakes, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Dip scallops in egg, then roll in potato mixture. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add scallops; cook for 4-5 minutes or until scallops are opaque and coating is golden brown, turning once.