Gorgeous large sea scallops seared in butter and topped with a creamy wasabi mayo.
I am about to make your life super duper easy right now and you are going to thank me for it. You know how you’re always saying you need to get more fish in your diet? Then you go to the grocery store and and you walk up to the fish counter and nothing looks that good. And you’re wondering how you will cook it anyway, to make it as good as you might get in a restaurant. You know that there has to be a better option than the standard grocery store fish, which really isn’t all that fresh. You could spend your time trekking to a proper fish monger. Or perhaps getting to a farmer’s market where there’s a good fish stand. You even have images of hightailing it to a nearby coast (if you’re anywhere near a coast) and buying it straight off the boat. But who has time for any of that? So you purchase a little of the grocery store fish and it’s okay but not great and your good intentions of eating more fish fall by the wayside.
Yep, I feel ya. Which is why I am offering you the chance to win a delivery box of really gorgeous fish from Sizzlefish. I have to be honest, with my busy life, I love that more and more people are getting into the delivery box game. I am lucky to live in Portland, OR, where there are quite a number of good fish stores and stands and yet…I still don’t have time to get to them very often. So I stand at my local grocery store, looking at the fish and thinking how it’s just not going to be as good as I know it can be.
Sizzlefish sent me their Paleo Prime Plus box to try and I managed to wrangle a giveaway out of them so that you could have a chance to try it too! They’re a small company but they seem to have a really good thing going here and I am very happy to give them some support. When the box came, I immediately set my sites on the scallops, because I love them but I don’t have them very often. Like some other bivalves, scallops actually contain a few carbs so I can’t go to town on them. Totally weird, I know, because they seem like meat and poultry and other fish…just pure protein. But a 3oz serving of scallops actually contains 4.5g of carbs. Dang those tasty little bivalves!
In the end, I created what really is a delicious light meal or could also be served as an appetizer. I seared them lightly in plenty of butter and then topped them with a wasabi cream sauce. Total winning combination. And the other day, I also cooked the salmon and the sablefish from the box. I had no idea what sablefish was and so I simply cooked it the same way I often cook my salmon…roasted in butter (I sense a buttery theme here!). The salmon was lovely, as I knew it would be, but the sablefish blew my mind. It was so rich and delicious, with no accompaniment other than the butter, a little salt and pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. It was so good that I am going to order a box of just the sablefish, because I foresee making it frequently as an easy weeknight meal.
So if you’re looking for a better option than the grocery store fish counter, I’d definitely recommend Sizzlefish. Everything they sent was absolutely delicious.
Now enter to win a box for yourself!
- 1/2 teaspoon wasabi powder or 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
- 1 teaspoon water
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 8 ounces large sea scallops
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 slices pickled ginger chopped
- Chives for garnish
- In a small bowl, combine the wasabi powder and water and mix together to create a paste. Let sit 10 minutes for the flavours to develop. If using wasabi paste, you can skip this step.
- Stir in the mayonnaise until well combined.
- Pat the scallops very dry and season well with salt and pepper.
- Heat the butter in a medium skillet over medium high heat. When it begins to brown, add the scallops in one layer and sear about 1 1/2 minutes per side.
- Set the scallops on a platter and dollop each with a bit of the wasabi mayo. Top with a small piece of pickled ginger and a piece of chive. Serve warm.
Serves 2 as a meal. Each serving has 6.88g of carbs. (as an appetizer, it can serve 4, so divide the nutritional counts in half).
Food energy: 281kcal Total fat: 17.10g Calories from fat: 153 Cholesterol: 61mg Carbohydrate: 6.88g Total dietary fiber: 0.08g Protein: 23.38g
Disclosure: I was sent a box of fish by Sizzlefish to review. I was not compensated in any other fashion.
Louise DePino says
Being from NE and now living in FL…I love cold water fish such as Haddock, Hake and of course NE Lobster!
Maggie McCoy Pogue says
I often blacken fish and then broil it!!! Then top with an avocado salsa…yummy!!!
Adrienne Skarupa says
Looks amazing! Adding this to my try pile 🙂
Julie D. says
Very rarely do I eat fish, just live in the wrong part of the country. But I recently tried scallops for the first time and loved them! Would love to win this box to maybe re-spark my interest in fish!
Betsy says
I love grilling fish in my stove-top grill pan with a dry rub and butter.
Cheryl D says
I love all types of seafood and prefer it prepared simply so I can enjoy the flavor. Living in the midwest, most quality seafood is pricey. Most of what we have around here is heavily breaded.
Emily Adams says
I love to bake fish in a foil packet with asparagus.
Tami Loftin says
I definitely need to eat more fish and I too love scallops, but what a bummer about the carbs! I really don’t know how to cook fish well. Have you heard of brining fish? I read somewhere it helps get rid of the fishy-ness.
Kathy Shirk says
My mouth is watering! I’ve never wished for fish for breakfast before, but I am this morning.
Tandi Cortez says
Pan seared with homemade tarter sauce is my favorite way to serve fish.
Robin says
These look amazing! We don’t really get scallops here. They are one of my faves- I’ll have to try to make them next time I’m in the US.
Cheryl says
My favorite way to serve fish is baked or broiled.
Esther R. says
I Love scallops . They look lovely ! YUM
Amanda says
grilled salmon is my favorite way to serve fish!
Tiffany Johnson says
My favorite way to eat fish is seared in olive oil, celtic sea salt, lemon pepper, with thin slices of onion and green pepper on a bed of spaghetti squash with more olive oil sea salt and lemon pepper!
Jessica Dunaway says
I don’t often cook or eat fish because my husband is allergic and it’s easier to just not cook it. But I do love fish cooked in the oven in a foil packet with butter!
Tammy Northrup says
Im not a big fan of fish. No matter how hard I try I just don’t really enjoy it. I do however love scallops, shrimp, crab etc.
KarenJo says
Seared, Broiled, In foil, Sashimi depends on the fish! Great giveaway Carolyn!
Linda says
Depends on the fish. I love to grill salmon. Sole with butter-lemon sauce or picatta sauce. Seared scallops. Plain, old, tuna salad. I love fish, but it’s not usually affordable anymore. 🙂
LINDSEY says
Love scallops!! I remember feeling so bummed when I found out they had carbs haha
LINDSEY says
My favorite way to serve sockeye salmon is to cover it with butter dijon mustard and cilantro, wrap it in parchment paper, bake it and serve it over zoodles. So yummy
grace says
seared, generally, unless the grill is an option!
Holly says
I grew up in Half Moon Bay, CA eating fresh fish from the local catch because my parents were friends with several fishermen. I also worked in southeast Alaska one summer and, since I like to fish, caught and cooked salmon, halibut and King crab (we had pots). Needless to say, I don’t buy store fish. I do buy frozen scallops and prepare just a few as a treat. I will try your wasabi mayo!
candace says
Love fresh fish! I grew up in the NE and would kill for some fresh lobster (no chance of that in AZ). My favorite way to cook less than the freshest fresh fish is fish and chips!
Shannon says
Mmmmm….looks so good! I’m a simple girl, either butter, garlic, and lemon, or I love seafood with Asian flavors and some lightly stir fried veggies!
Amy says
My favorite way to cook fish is on a plank on the grill.
Rosi Camacho says
I love to quickly sear seafood in a very hot 50 yr old cast iron pan. Nothing sticks. Ever. Brown butter at the end.
patricia says
I like to broil with lemon and butter
Karen says
Salmon – Quickly seared, both sides (skin down first), in cast iron skillet – salt, pepper, chili oil and topped with chopped green onions.
Marybeth Nedley says
I wrap in baking paper after seasoning and baked in the oven.
Anna Jados says
I love fish! Simply baked with olive oil and seasoning or grilled. Perfection!
Kim | Low Carb Maven says
I like to serve fish with a nice squeeze of lemon or a fresh salsa.
Kathi says
Oh, you’ve perfectly describe by local grocery store’s seafood counter: meh. Uninspired, and lots of previously frozen offerings. I’d rather thaw if myself, thank you very much, if I’m going to buy something that was frozen. Thanks for sharing the Sizzlefish info with us. I’m leaving now to go check out their website.
Carol says
I love scallops too and did not realize the carb count. I like to broil my scallops with butter, old bay seasoning and some lemon and serve with broccoli.
Heather Bellman says
I really love salmon, usually blackened with some butter and fresh squeezed lemon.
Tierney says
I hate to say it, but my favorite way to serve fish is fried! So delicious!
Becky Potterbaum says
YUM! I do love scallops and shrimp. And some types of fish. I don’t eat enough of it, so I’m totally one of those aforementioned people! Thanks for this delish looking recipe. Can’t wait to try it!
Donna says
With butter and lemon!
Edna Yates says
I love fresh caught cod baked. I add some butter to the pan, top the cod with sour cream and fresh parmesan cheese.
Mandie says
Thank you for sharing such delicious recipes. I can’t wait to try this!
Mandy Thompson says
We eat so much fish, we cook it many ways. Fried, grilled, broilded!
Emily S says
I love serving grilled or blackened fish.
Pam Greenwell says
I love seafood and trying new things!
Carly Williams says
My favorite way to serve fish is simply seasoned and grilled.
Jen says
I prefer fish simple, grilled with lemon.
Ilana says
We usually just season it and cook it in a skillet but my husband recently butter poached some fish fillets and they were really delicious.
Kristeen Knight says
Baked with lemon for low carb… but bread and fried for really good southern eating!
Pan says
I like to season with salt and pepper and sear in a cast iron skillet to crisp up the skin.
Stacy says
Love all kinds of seafood. Seared in brown butter or grilled on a bed of sliced lemons/limes and SE Asian spices are some favorite methods. Living in Missouri prohibits great seafood enjoyment without a huge investment, so thank you Carolyn for the delicious scallop recipe and the introduction to Sizzlefish.
janet says
Pan seared is my fav for fresh off the boat catch, but grilled is a really good option for us also. My son has been experimenting with fish stews and chowders recently and they are very tasty.
Annette says
My favorite way to serve fish is baked in parchment packets. What I include inside the packets depends on the fish I’m using. It’s easy, tender, and pretty.
Antoinette Audino says
I love to serve grilled fish on a bed of rice.
Kristen says
I like it baked with a salsa or chutney over the top.
Linda says
This box sounds wonderful. I eat seafood frequently. I’m used to having it straight from the boat, and have been able to catch my own fish, Florida spiny lobster and bay scallops. Hands down my favorite way to cook seafood is sous vide – see https://anovaculinary.com/what-is-sous-vide/. Once it is perfectly cooked, it is easy to finish with a quick sauce or garnish. I love the way the wasabi mayo sounds, and will try it today!
Valerie says
Grilled and seared are my preferred method of making fish
Linda Rogala says
I love scallops and shrimp grilled.
Mary McGuire says
I love scallops just pan grilled with butter lemon sauce. I also bake, grill, fry fish coated in almond flour with coconut oil. My sauces are flavorful and sugar-free.
Kim D. says
I top fish fillets with butter, salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning, then bake in a 400 degree oven. Comes out perfect every time!
olga says
Can you skip the pickled ginger or substitute it because I don;t know how I would get a hold of pickled ginger. Is the picked ginger essential to the recipe? What could be a good substitute?
Carolyn says
You can skip it. It just gives it a nice sushi-like flavor.
olga says
K- thanks
Shari Sievenpiper says
I love to grill my seafood with lots of fresh herbs & lemons! Served with grilled veggies & grilled fruit. Perfect!
Michele says
I love to grill salmon with a pinch of brown sugar and dill or to bake tilapia wrapped in bacon.
Alex says
I love cooking seafood en parchment paper with veggies, white wine and butter!
Carolsue says
My favorite way to serve fish is to bake it in lots of lemon juice and butter. I especially like halibut cooked this way.
Jan says
I usually do foil packets with vegetables, whatever is in season.
Juli V says
I usually pan fry fish with lots of butter and garlic.
Lois Engels says
I like to pan seared shrimp in butter with minced garlic. It’s good on the grill basted with garlic butter. Would love to have this fish bo to cook with!
jackie m says
mmmm this looks good. I love fish, but don’t eat enough of it. I also love your blog!!
Lorna Fry says
Pan seared, broiled, baked, sauces…. so long as it’s cooked!!
Pam says
Broiled or pan-seared.
Carol McRee says
Saefood stew/ciopinno is one of my favorite ways to have seafood!
manda says
I like smoked fish
Arlene Stepp says
I love to serve it grilled… This post and all of the comments are making my mouth water, lol!
Suzanne says
I love scallops! I’m bummed to know they are higher in carbs!
Kae says
Broiled with lemon and browned butter. Top with lemon peel, parsley, a little grated garlic with salt & pepper…yum!!
Cindy says
I love grilled fish. Living in the California desert we are able to grill year round which is great.
Heather says
I love blackened fish or broiled
Rajee Pandi says
Love to grill fish with Indian spices
Susanne says
I love grilled fish! A little olive oil and cajun seasoning makes it a perfect meal!
Erika Hess says
I love to pan fry my fish and then broil/brown for a couple of minutes in the oven.
My fiancé and I recently got a smoker, and I am planning to smoke some fish in it. We have done lobster, and it’s the best lobster I have ever tasted in my life. It’s even delicious rewarmed up.
Carole from Carole's Chatter says
Hi there, love this. Would you like to share this with the other participants in Food on Friday over at Carole’s Chatter? I have a weekly link up party – each week there is a different ingredient or theme. The current theme is Scallops!
You can see upcoming themes in one of the pages at the top of my home page. If you would like to join in the fun please schedule a reminder for each week. The collection starts at 7am Friday New Zealand time – which might be some time Thursday your time – aren’t time zones confusing? Well they confuse me! Hope to see you soon. Cheers, Carole