Battered Queenies With Tartar Sauce (Manx Scallops) - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Poach the queenies in water until tender. Drain.
Season 1/4 cup flour with salt and pepper.
Combine remaining flour with breadcrumbs and egg.
Gradually stir in oil and milk.
Coat queenies in seasoned flour.
Dip the queenies into the batter using a long skewer.
Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375\u00b0F.
Fry queenies in batches for about three minutes, or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
Sauce:.
Combine onions, parsley, and capers.
Add mayonnaise and mix until creamy.
Stir in lemon juice.