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Battered Queenies (Small Manx Scallops) With Tartar Sauce

Here's how you make Battered Queenies (Small Manx Scallops) With Tartar Sauce
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  • Servings: 2
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 10m
    • The following recipe serves 2 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/2 pound fresh scallops (small)
  • Water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (divided)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 ounce dry breadcrumbs (1/4 cup, white)
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 1 tablespoon oil (cooking oil)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Oil (for frying)
  • Salt
  • SAUCE
  • 4 green onions, minced
  • 2 teaspoons parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced capers (or Gherkins)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Poach the scallops in water until tender. Drain.

  • Step 2: Season 1/4 cup flour with salt and pepper.

  • Step 3: Combine remaining flour with breadcrumbs and egg.

  • Step 4: Gradually stir in oil and milk.

  • Step 5: Coat scallops in seasoned flour.

  • Step 6: Dip the scallops into the batter using a long skewer.

  • Step 7: Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375°F.

  • Step 8: Fry scallops in batches for about three minutes, or until golden brown.

  • Step 9: Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.

  • FOR THE SAUCE

  • Step 10: Combine onions, parsley, and capers.

  • Step 11: Add mayonnaise and mix until creamy.

  • Step 12: Stir in lemon juice.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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