Battered Queenies (Small Manx Scallops) With Tartar Sauce
Created by Chocolatll on May 19, 2015
- Servings: 2
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 10m
- Recipe #19126
Ingredients
- 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
How to Make
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Step 1: Poach the scallops in water until tender. Drain.
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Step 2: Season 1/4 cup flour with salt and pepper.
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Step 3: Combine remaining flour with breadcrumbs and egg.
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Step 4: Gradually stir in oil and milk.
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Step 5: Coat scallops in seasoned flour.
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Step 6: Dip the scallops into the batter using a long skewer.
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Step 7: Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375°F.
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Step 8: Fry scallops in batches for about three minutes, or until golden brown.
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Step 9: Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
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FOR THE SAUCE
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Step 10: Combine onions, parsley, and capers.
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Step 11: Add mayonnaise and mix until creamy.
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Step 12: Stir in lemon juice.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (336.9 g)
- Calories 591.1
- Total Fat - 20.7 g
- Saturated Fat - 4.5 g
- Cholesterol - 145.6 mg
- Sodium - 1027.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 72.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.7 g
- Sugars - 7.3 g
- Protein - 27.5 g
- Calcium - 131.9 mg
- Iron - 2.7 mg
- Vitamin C - 4.4 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg