Tasty Tips & Tricks – Gulf of Maine Redfish
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Tasty Tips & Tricks – Atlantic Sea Scallops
Meet Our Atlantic Sea Scallops
Shucked by hand straight from the ocean, our Atlantic Sea Scallops have a succulent sweet taste and perfectly tender texture.
Selected Recipes
- Scallops with Pan Sauce, via Epicurious
- Grilled Lemony Scallops with Salsa Verde, via Bon Appetit
- Scallops Provencal, via Food Network
- Scallops with Herbed Brown Butter, via Epicurious
- Lemon Garlic Scallops, via AllRecipes
What to Do
1. Defrost slow and steady. Move Scallops to the fridge 24 hours before you plan to cook them.
2. Season well. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and any other spices included in your recipe.
3. Dry thoroughly. To achieve a perfect sear, make sure to pat your scallops dry beforehand. Pro tip – season both sides with plenty of salt to draw out excess moisture.
4. Start with a hot pan. Coat a skillet in oil or clarified butter and crank up the heat to high. Add the scallops once the oil starts lightly smoking.
5. Get cooking already!
What Not to Do
1. Never defrost in the microwave. No matter how desperate you are. Microwaving the Scallops could cost you their tender texture.
2. Avoid fiddling too much. When searing in a pan, let scallops sit (without peeking!) until a golden crust has formed, about 3 mins.
3. Don’t forget to share! Post your dish on social and tag us @sea2table on Instagram or Facebook.
Photo credit: Dana Sandonato, Killing Thyme.
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