Searing scallops is one of the simplest methods to prepare them.  The goal is to get a golden brown, flavorful crust on the outside while leaving the inside exquisitely tender.  Below is the method we use for our fresh sea scallops. Drink Pairing (with below side): Pinot Gris Directions: 1. If they’re still attached, remove …

Whole Fish Terms Whole/In The Round: Whole fish or fish “in the round” are being sold completely intact, exactly as they were caught. Examples: Whole Rockfish, Whole Fresh Sardines     Drawn/Gutted: Drawn fish are whole fish that have been gutted…i.e.  had their viscera (stomach, roe sacks, other guts) removed.  Gutted/Drawn fish generally last longer …

Here’s the method seafood professionals use for quickly removing the heads, skin-on fillets, and bones from pre-gutted whole fish. 1. Remove the Head & Collar Grab hold of one of the fish’s fins by the head and pull up, using it to lift the flesh up to make cutting easier.  Cut down into the fish …

When you buy whole lobsters, you’re getting more than just the tail and claw meat.  Within the body and legs can be found a lot of good flavor, as long as you know how to extract it. Here’s the technique for taking the cleaned lobster bodies (minus their claws, tails, and innards) and turning them …

What’s more decadent than lobster?  Lobster poached in butter! Here’s the basic recipe for lobster poached in beurre monte/beurre fondue, an emulsified blend of butter and water.   See how to make beurre fondue for more process photographs and technique tips. Once poached the lobster can be tossed with pasta, added to salads, added to finished …

Interested in cooking fresh geoducks at home, but not sure quite how to prepare the giant clams? Here’s our video guide to the whole process. We’ve included text instructions below for easy reference. Directions: 1. Test your geoducks to make sure they’re still alive (how to test geoducks for freshness). 2. Bring a stock pot …

Shape – Round Fish vs. Flatfish Shape classification is useful for determining how a fish should be prepped for cooking. Round Fish:  Round fish are the most common classification of fish, and what you generally think of when you imagine a fish shape.  They have a long, rounded shape and eyes on either side of …

I’m sure you think that opening oysters is difficult, but it’s actually pretty easy once you get the hang of it. In fact, I’ve taught a couple dozen people to open oysters…and, everyone (even the frail) has succesfully pulled it off…on their first try. If an 8 year-old can do it, so can you! Here’s …

Sometimes people ask us how to tell if their live geoducks are alive when they get them.  Here’s a simple test to be sure: Remove them from their wrappings and let them rest for a moment in a pan or on a dish. Then prod each of them. They should move (retract). Here’s a video …

The easiest way to open live clams is to steam them open (how to steam clams).  However if you’re planning on baking them or need them removed from the shell raw, you’ll need to shuck them. Not for beginning shuckers, manually opening a clam requires more force than opening an oyster (how to open an …