Ingredients

•1 egg

•2 teaspoons water

•2/3 cup Italian-style panko (Japanese) bread crumbs

•1/3 cup mashed potato flakes

•1 pound sea scallops

•1/4 cup olive oil

•2 tablespoons butter

•1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

•1/4 teaspoon salt

•1/8 teaspoon pepper

•3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

•2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon

Preparation

•In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and potato flakes. Dip scallops in egg mixture, then coat with crumb mixture. • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook scallops in batches for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in tarragon. Serve with scallops.