At his first state dinner the other night, President Obama served the nation’s governors a four-course meal that included crab agnolotti with sunchokes, a winter citrus salad with pistachios and lemon-honey vinaigrette, creamed spinach (made without cream) and — one of Obama’s favorite foods — scallops.
Got me thinking again about Bittman’s 98-second scallops.
Reference: What is a diver scallop? (Cookthink)
Reference: What are dry-packed scallops? (Cookthink)
Reference: What’s the difference between a bay scallop and a sea scallop? (Cookthink)
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The scallops in the picture look divine. I want that recipe.
Kalinda,
Here’s the recipe:
http://www.cookthink.com/recipe/7336/Spicy_Scallops_With_Bell_Pepper_Fennel_and_Dill
Scallops are one of the world’s most perfect foods. A little salt, a quick sear in butter or olive oil. Pure perfection.