Battered Queenies With Tartar Sauce (Manx Scallops)

Queenies are very small scallops, 40-80 to the pound. From iofm.net. Posted for ZWT6.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb  small scallop (queenies)
•  water
• 1  cup all-purpose flour, divided
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  dry  white breadcrumb
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1  tablespoon  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

Directions

1. Poach the queenies in water until tender. Drain.
2. Season 1/4 cup flour with salt and pepper.
3. Combine remaining flour with breadcrumbs and egg.
4. Gradually stir in oil and milk.
5. Coat queenies in seasoned flour.
6. Dip the queenies into the batter using a long skewer.
7. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375°F.
8. Fry queenies in batches for about three minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
10. Sauce:.
11. Combine onions, parsley, and capers.
12. Add mayonnaise and mix until creamy.
13. Stir in lemon juice.