Seared Scallops on a Bed of Warm Leeks
The leeks can be 'fancied up' by sautéing them with finely diced preserved lemon then folding in chopped, smoked duck, sizzled chorizo, or even crab. 4 medium-sized leeks 6 [...]
Razor Clams with Beurre Blanc Sauce
On the Orkney Islands off the northern coast of Scotland, razor clams are called spoots. (According to Alan Davidson in “North Atlantic Seafood.) There, they are either grill [...]
Monkfish à l’Armoricaine
Everyone has a slightly different take on how to prepare the Armoricaine sauce, but two ingredients are essential: a fish or shellfish stock base and a good pinch of cayenne [...]
Velvet Scallop and Winter Vegetable ‘Nage’
“Caught on Thursday, shucked on Friday…I ate some Saturday, and you should have yours today (Sunday) or tomorrow (Monday).” So went the message on my voicemail from my fisher [...]