Scallop Appetizer with Martin Witenshaw
Chris Weitzel and I spent time talking on the phone about seafood on Family Day. Chris is the proprietor of ChrisProduce & Seafood. Chris sells seasonal fresh produce which he has been selling for 13 years and seafood which he has been selling for 7 years.
When asked why he got into fresh fish and seafood he said that he loved being an entrepreneur wanted to do it fulltime, he loves fish and seafood (will try anything once) and because fresh vegetables were seasonal, he started selling fresh fish and seafood. He loves what he does. Chris shared a recipe that he was preparing for a special Family Day dinner. Ingredients 6 -10 (under 10 per pound) sea scallops 2 tbsp sunflower oil 2 pads butter Sea salt Fresh-cracked pepper Directions • Pat the scallops dry, then score crossways 3 times • Season your presentation side with sea salt & fresh cracked pepper (first side to hit the pan) • Heat oil to a medium high in a pan (non-stick will do, Chris prefers cast iron)
• Set scallop in pan and leave them! Let them cook by not moving them around in the pan for 3 minutes. • Check it for beautiful brown caramelization, once achieved, flip over your already seasoned scallop for a minute or so LESS than the other side. • Remove and let rest for a minute or two and serve on a nice bed of rice or on their own with just a spoonful of the naturally browned-butter from the pan. • Goes well with a few micro greens. Here are some tips when buying scallops: • Know your fish monger. • You want to be able to smell the salty ocean. • Ask if the scallops are treated or untreated. Many people have an allergy to the chemical used on treated scallop and have an allergic reaction. • There are many different types of scallops. The two main types are the smaller bay scallops used in things like soups, then there are the large sea scallops which were used in the recipe. Serves 2 people
Chris Produce is located at 300 Seagrave Rd. Unit 4, Woodstock.
Chris Weitzel (owner, operator) 4-1300 Seagrave Drive Woodstock, ON N4T 1R2 C:(226)220-1798 E: localchrisproduce@gmail.com W: www.localchrisproduce.ca
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Issue 8 • Spring 2022 Page 14
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