Fried Scallops.
1 dozen scallops.
1 egg.
1 teaspoonful of salt.
1/5 teaspoonful of pepper.
1/2 pint of dried bread crumbs.
Fat for frying.
After seasoning the scallops with the salt and pepper, dip them in the beaten egg and roll them in the dried bread crumbs. Put the scallops in the frying-basket and immerse the basket into fat so hot that blue smoke rises from the centre. Cook for two minutes. Drain on brown paper and serve very hot.
Do not put more scallops in the basket than can be spread on the bottom.
Tartar sauce is especially good for this dish.