SANDRA'S LIGHT ASIAN DIPPING SAUCE with WILD ALASKA PAN SEARED SCALLOPS

A terrific Light Asian Dipping Sauce I created while in Yakutat, Alaska
preparing a family dinner when I had minimal on-hand ingredients,
served as a first course with Pan Seared Wild Alaska Bay Scallops ~ Delish!

Serves: 4

Prep: 10 Mins.

Indoor Grill: 4 Mins.

INGREDIENTS

Light Asian Dipping Sauce:

1 tablespoon low-sodium Tamari (soy sauce)

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey, more/less to your desired sweetness

2 tablespoons water

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Dash of garlic powder

Dash of onion powder

Dash of freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro (measured after mincing)

Scallops:

2-1/2 lbs Wild Alaska Bay Scallops

METHOD

Whisk all dipping sauce ingredients in a small glass (non-reactive) bowl. Let flavors meld at room temperature for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, rinse and pat scallops dry. Place on paper towel-lined baking dish. (Can be stored covered with plastic wrap in refrigerator for a few hours as such, although bring to room temperature for 20 minutes prior to searing.) Lightly pat tops of scallops one final time with paper towel prior to searing.

Preheat a dry cast iron grill-ribbed skillet over medium-high heat. Pan sear bay scallops for 1-2 minutes per side, depending upon size. (Larger scallops will take slightly longer to sear.) Do not overcook scallops or they'll become tough.

Place seared scallops on serving platter in a single layer with dipping sauce in a small, decorative bowl at the center, along with small dipping forks. ~ Enjoy!

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Tips: Pan sear scallops in batches so as not to overcrowd pan, preventing steaming scallops. Also, if using larger sea scallops, cut them into quarters prior to searing.

SANDRA’S ASIAN GINGER SOY DIPPING SAUCE

A full-flavored dipping sauce
that is a 'go-to' favorite
of ours...

A vibrant and tasty Asian dipping sauce that will greatly accompany any dumpling, pot sticker, pan-seared scallops or shrimp recipe.

Yields: Appx. 1/2 Cup

Prep: 5 Mins.

INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon honey

1 garlic clove, minced

1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

METHOD

Whisk dipping sauce ingredients in a small glass or ceramic bowl, and serve with your favorite dumplings, pot stickers, pan-seared scallops or shrimp. ~ Enjoy!

I highly recommend serving this sauce with the following:

Sandra's Asian Pork Dumplings Recipe

SANDRA’S WORLD-CLASS TRI-SEAFOOD POT PIES

These hearty Alaskan halibut, shrimp and scallop
pot pies provide for a complete meal...

Yields: 

--(4 Individual 6” Bowl Servings)

Prep: 15 Mins.

Bake: 40 Mins.

Rest: 15 Mins.

INGREDIENTS

8 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1” pieces

½ medium red onion, chopped

1 cup celery, sliced into ½” pieces

1 cup scrubbed and sliced into ½” pieces

½ cup frozen peas

1 teaspoon dried basil

2 teaspoons old bay seasoning

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ cup all-purpose flour

4 cups milk

1 tablespoon quality white wine

½ lb. skinless and boneless halibut fillets, cut into 1" pieces

½ lb. prawns (large shrimp, I used Skagway 'Coon'), peeled, deveined, and cut crosswise into 1” pieces

½ lb. bay scallops, cut into 1” pieces with the grain

½ teaspoon sea salt

½ teaspoon ground white pepper

1 tablespoon dried parsley

1 prepared recipe of Sandra’s Pie Crust pastry (for 2 crusts), or 2 store-bought

1 large egg

1 tablespoon water

METHOD

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil, and set aside.

Melt butter over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven. Sauté potatoes, onions, carrots, and celery for 12 minutes. 

Add peas, basil, old bay seasoning, and garlic; cook 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over vegetables, and cook, stirring constantly for 3 minutes. 

Whisk in milk, and white wine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 2 to 3 minute, until filling has thickened. 

Add all the seafood, pepper, and parsley, and then bring filling back up to a simmer. 

Remove from heat. 

Ladle filling into 4 individual ovenproof vessels (I used 6” ceramic bowls) within 1/2" of top edge of bowls, and let cool.

Meanwhile, roll out both pie crusts together on a lightly floured surface to 1/8” thick. Cut pastry into circles, ensuring to cut them 1” larger than the mouth of the soup bowls. Whisk together egg and 1 tablespoon water; brush underside of pastry edges with egg wash and place over bowls, pressing edges to seal, and trim edges so they are somewhat uniform around outside of bowls. Brush tops and outside edges with egg wash, and cut four small slits on top of crust to allow steam to release while baking. Place the bowls on prepared baking sheet to catch any drips.  

Bake for 40 minutes (turning half way through baking for even cooking of crusts), and bake until the pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbly. 

Allow seafood pot pies to rest for 15 minutes before serving. ~ Enjoy!

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Tip: If you have leftovers and would like to reheat the seafood pot pies directly from the refrigerator, simply place them on a foil-lined baking sheet in a non-preheated oven set to 350 degrees and re-bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

SANDRA’S ASIAN SWEET N’ SOUR DIPPING SAUCE

A great Sweet N’ Sour dipping sauce
for potstickers, egg rolls,
and many other Asian appetizers,
including seafood
such as scallops and shrimp...

Yields: (Appx. ½ cup)

Cook: 5 Mins.

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup rice vinegar

4 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon ketchup

2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon crushed pineapple

2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 4 teaspoons water

METHOD

Whisk the rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and pineapple together and bring to a boil in a small pot over medium heat. Whisk together the cornstarch and water, add to the other ingredients in pot, and stir to thicken. ~ Enjoy!

STEVE’S INCREDIBLE WILD ALASKA SEAFOOD STEW

It’s a must to serve this extraordinary seafood stew
with a loaf of warm and crusty garlic bread
for sopping up its amazing broth...

[This recipe and photo were featured 
@ http://paper.li/denali_ak/alaskans-10#!travel]

Servings: (10 to 12)

Prep: 10 Mins. | Stew: 45 Mins.

A unique seafood stew with wild Alaska shrimp, scallops, clams, and halibut.  You can change this recipe up in so many ways by also using or substituting the ingredients below with mussels, crab, white and/or red king salmon, sockeye, cod, and so on.

INGREDIENTS

1-1/2 cubes unsalted butter

2 yellow onions, chopped

3 large garlic cloves, minced

2 handfuls fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, roughly chopped

2 (14.5 oz. cans) Italian stewed tomatoes, undrained-break-up further using a potato masher

2 (14.5 oz. cans) low-sodium chicken broth

3 organic bay leaves

1 tablespoon organic dried basil

¾ teaspoon organic dried thyme

¾ teaspoon organic dried oregano

1 tablespoon old bay seasoning

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 cups quality white wine:

--(We used Wollombi Pass South Eastern Australia Semillon Chardonnay 2011)

1-1/2 lbs. fresh shrimp/prawns, peeled and deveined

1-1/2 lbs. fresh bay scallops (if using sea scallops, cut into quarters)

18-live steamer clams

1-1/2 lbs. fresh halibut fillets, cut into 1" cubes

Fine-grained sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Serve with:

-- A loaf of prepared warm and crusty garlic bread

METHOD

In a large heavy-bottom stockpot, melt butter over medium-low heat, add onions and cook while stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and parsley, and cook for 30 seconds longer.  Add tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, basil, thyme, oregano, old bay seasoning, lemon juice, and wine; gently fold to combine.  Cover stockpot, and gently simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in the shrimp, scallops, clams, and halibut; bring to a gentle boil, and immediately lower heat.  Cover stockpot and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, just until clams open. Toss bay leaves.  Ladle stew into bowls, and serve with warm and crusty garlic bread slices. ~ Enjoy!

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Tip:  It’s IMPERATIVE after the cooking process to toss any unopened clams (or mussels)!

SANDRA’S ALASKA GRILLED BAY SCALLOPS

These succulent bay scallops 
were a super special treat 
as an appetizer for us last night...

Servings: 8
Prep: 5 Mins. |
Grill 4 to 6 Mins.

Posted by Sandra 

INGREDIENTS

***Scallops:

2 pounds Alaska bay scallops (if using the larger sea scallops, allow for more cooking time)
4 tablespoons olive oil; plus more for oiling the grill
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika

***Dipping Sauce:

1 cube of unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ fresh lemon, cut in half horizontally, seeds removed

***Garnish

½ fresh lemon, cut in half horizontally, seeds removed and cut into 4 wedges
Sprigs of whole parsley

METHOD

Liberally oil the grill with olive oil, and preheat to medium-high. (I use charcoal, and the direct heat method).

Combine 4 tablespoons olive oil, sea salt, ground pepper, and paprika in a shallow bowl, and whisk well. Pat the scallops very dry and remove any visible cartelidge.  Add scallops to the olive oil misture and coat evenly. Slide scallops through the side onto stainless steel skewers (so they lay flat while grilling, and are easier to turn over), and allow a bit of space between each of them (or if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning on grill).

Skewered bay scallops
just placed on the grill

Place scallops on grill over direct heat, cover, and grill for 2 to 3 minutes without disturbing them.  Turn skewers over, cover, and continue to grill on the other side for 2 to 3 more minutes. Using mitts, remove skewers from heat before scallops are completely cooked to allow them carry-over-cook on a serving platter.

Meanwhile, melt the butter, with garlic powder in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add freshly chopped parsley, and stir to combine, and pour into a small serving bowl.

Serve the grilled scallops with the dipping sauce, and fresh lemon wedges for squeezing over top.  Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs – Enjoy!

SANDRA'S SWEET CHILI DIPPING APPETIZER SAUCE

A wonderful accompaniment of savory and sweet
ingredients that compliments many appetizer options...

Yields: (1/2 cup)

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons light olive oil
2 tablespoons hot tap water
2 tablespoons honey (for recipe, click here: Sandra's Alaska Fireweed Homemade Honey)
1/2 of a fresh lime, juiced
1/2 teaspoon 'hot' chili garlic sauce, such as sunluck (Found in the Asian isle of the market)

METHOD

In a small non-reactive bowl (glass or ceramic), whisk all the dipping sauce ingredients together, and serve with your favorite wonton wrappers, pot stickers, pan-seared scallops or other seafood, bite-sized appetizers, and so on. - Enjoy!

SANDRA'S INCREDIBLE INDIVIDUAL SCALLOPS GRATIN

You'll want to savor every 
single succulent bite...

Individual Servings: (4)
Prep: 5 Mins. |
Bake: 5 to 7 Mins.

Posted by Sandra

INGREDIENTS

***Alaska Bay scallops:
2 pounds bay scallops
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon old bay seasoning
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon lemon juice

***Gratin:
2 tablespoons italian seasoned breadcrumbss
2 tablespoons canned french fried onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
¼ teaspoon paprika

***Garnish:
--lemon wedges

METHOD

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Butter 4 individual ovenproof gratin dishes, and set aside.

Rinse scallops, and thoroughly pat dry with paper towels. Place scallops in 4 prepared gratin dishes in a single layer. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl, and brush over scallops. Combine the gratin ingredients in another small bowl, and sprinkle atop scallops. Lightly sprinkle each with fresh parsley, and paprika. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, just until gratin topping starts to turn golden and scallops are opaque-do not overcook. Remove from oven, and place hot gratin dishes on 4 individual heatproof plates, with lemon wedges. – Enjoy!


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Tips: I served mine with toasted and lightly buttered whole-wheat triangles, and a slice of watermelon along side for dessert ;-)  I too sometimes substitute out the french fried onions, with two strips of freshly browned crispy bacon broken into crumbles.


Also, if you are using larger 'sea' scallops, increase baking time to 10 to 12 minutes.

SANDRA'S ALASKA BROILED BAY SCALLOPS with an ASIAN DIPPING SAUCE

The most succulently delicious appetizer...

Servings: (4)
Prep: 5 Mins. |
Broil: 4 to 6 Mins.

Posted by Sandra

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs. alaska bay scallops (if using larger sea scallops, increase cooking time)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon old bay seasoning
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges, divided

METHOD

Preheat oven broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with oil, and set aside.

Rinse scallops, remove any cartilage, if present, and pat them dry with paper towels. Place scallops in a medium-sized bowl and sprinkle with garlic powder, old bay seasoning, melted butter, squeeze 4 wedges worth of juice over scallops, and toss to combine.

Place scallops on the prepared baking sheet, and broil for 4 to 6 minutes (depending on size of scallops); turning once, just until they start to turn golden brown (take special care not to over cook or they will be very tough).

Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce below.

Asian Dipping Sauce

Asian Dipping Sauce

¼ cup rice vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
½ teaspoon dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, grated
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
pinch of red pepper flakes
1/3 cup olive oil


In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients together, except the olive oil. Add olive oil in a slow and steady stream while whisking until sauce is emulsified. Can be refrigerated for up to one week.

Remove scallops from oven and serve on a nice platter, and place 4 remaining lemon wedges for squeezing along the perimeter, and the Asian Dipping Sauce in the center. ~ Enjoy!

SANDRA'S TRI-SEAFOOD CREPES with HERB MORNAY SAUCE (Shrimp/Prawns, Scallops, Crab)

Crepes to most seem intimidating to prepare
if you have not done so -- but believe me
they are not.  I'll walk you through the process,
with a notation that you will find
that it is best to set up a
preparation 'assembly line' by
reading through the recipe
before actually preparing crepes...

Yields: (8 crepes, i.e., 2 each for 4 total servings)
Prep: 10 mins. |
Crepe Batter standing time: 30 mins. |
Cook: 20 mins.

Posted by Sandra

INGREDIENTS

***Herbed Crepes:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
Pinch of kosher salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped

***Mornay Sauce - and Seafood Filling:
3 tablespoons butter
2 crimini mushrooms, finely sliced
1 garlic clove, grated
1 teaspoon grated shallots
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 egg yolk, mixed with
--2 tablespoons heavy cream
Zest of ½ lemon
¼ teaspoon old bay seasoning
2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch ground pepper
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
4 tablespoons grated gruyere cheese, divided
1 lb. cooked seafood: 1/3 lb. each of shrimp/prawns, scallops, and lump crabmeat (cut into small pieces)

--Freshly steamed pencil asparagus (see “Tip” below)

METHOD

***Making the Crepes: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add eggs and milk and whisk until smooth. Stir in butter and herbs. Batter should be consistency of very thin pancake batter. Let stand 30 minutes, and then stir before using (may thicken upon standing, so add more milk to thin, if needed). Make crepes in a small nonstick skillet lightly brushed with butter over medium heat by ladling in 3 tbs. of batter, and lifting skillet while swirling batter evenly around to form crepe. Cook for about 1 minute per side, until lightly browned. Stack crepes between parchment paper squares to prevent them from sticking together, and let stand covered with a damp paper towel.

***Making the Sauce and Seafood Filling: In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the finely-sliced crimini mushrooms, grated garlic and shallots, and saute for 2 minutes, whisk in flour and cook while whisking for 2 more minutes. Slowly add milk and continue whisking until smooth and sauce will start to thicken. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk with the cream and lemon zest. Ladle a little of the hot sauce into the egg yolk and whisk to temper, then stir tempered mixture into the sauce. Season with old bay seasoning, fresh basil, chives, and kosher salt and ground pepper, then stir in 2 tablespoons each of Parmesan and Gruyere, (remove ¼ cup of sauce to small bowl, and set aside). Stir in cooked seafood into remaining sauce in saucepan and continue cooking, just until seafood is heated through], and set aside.

Preheat oven broiler.

***To Plate for Serving: Roll up two crepes with seafood mixture, and repeat three more times, then place two filled-crepes on heatproof serving dishes (as in photo). Just before serving, spoon 1 TB of reserved sauce down the middle of crepes in each dish, and sprinkle them evenly with remaining cheeses. Place all baking dishes on a baking sheet under broiler, just until crepes are golden, about 2 to 4 minutes. Serve hot. - Enjoy!


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*Tip: I usually begin making steamed pencil asparagus to serve as a garnish, and side dish when crepes shells are completed, but prior to making the sauce.

SANDRA'S WORLD-CLASS ALASKA TRI-SEAFOOD CHOWDER - NEW ENGLAND STYLE

An exceptionally textured Alaska seafood chowder
as it is super flavorful because it's thickened
using cooked down vegetables, not flour...

Servings:  (8 to 10)
Prep: 15 mins. |
Cook: 50 Mins. to 1 Hr.

INGREDIENTS:

½ lb. bacon, cut into ½” strips
2 onions, finely minced
3 carrots, peeled
--(2 finely minced, and 1 chopped)
3 medium russet potatoes, peeled
--(1 finely minced, and 2 chopped)
3 stalks celery with leaves
--(2 stalks finely minced, and 1 chopped)
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons flour
2 bay leaves
1-1/2 teaspoons old bay seasoning
Kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste
1 lb fresh halibut, cut into 1” cubes
1 lb fresh salmon, cut into 1” cubes
1 lb. fresh shrimp/prawns, peeled & de-veined
1 pint half and half
2 tablespoons fresh parsley

--Prepared warm and crusty French loaf slices

METHOD

In dutch oven, to make broth saute bacon until browned, add 'minced' veggies, and stir until cooked (be sure to place the remaining 'chopped' potatoes and carrots covered with cold water in a small bowl to prevent oxidation). Sprinkle flour into pot and stir two minutes longer. Add some salt and pepper, bay leaves, and old bay seasoning.  Add water to pot to cover veggies by a couple of inches, (more for a soup, or less for stew or chowder consistency). Bring to boil, while scraping bottom to release bits, and reduce to a simmer, cooking for 30 minutes to make a nice broth that will be used to make the chowder (the vegetables should have nearly disappeared so you should now have a thickened consistency).

Add remaining 'chopped' veggies and let them simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, just until potatoes and carrots are tender. Check seasoning for salt and pepper, and if too thick add water at this point.

Add halibut, salmon, and shrimp. Allow seafood to cook just at a low simmer until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Don’t overcook, just until salmon flakes. When seafood is done remove from heat (we do not want the cream to curdle), now add the half and half, and fresh parsley. Remove bay leaves and toss.

Serve with the warm french loaf cut into diagonal slices, and place them alongside of bowls chowder. ~ Enjoy!


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Tip:  You can use alternate seafood, including clams, scallops, lobster, etc.

SANDRA'S PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS with an ASIAN DIPPING SAUCE

My absolute favorite
method in which to guarantee the most
succulently flavored scallops every time...

Servings: (4)

Prep: 10 min. |
Sear: 2 to 4 mins.

INGREDIENTS

*** Bay Scallops
- 1 lb. fresh bay scallops (or quarter larger sea scallops)
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (as this has high smoking point)

***Dipping Sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 green onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
- 1 teaspoon agave (or 2 teaspoons honey)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water

METHOD

In a small bowl, add all the sauce ingredients; whisking them together. Pour into a decorative dipping sauce serving bowl, and place in the center of your serving platter, and set aside for flavors to meld.

Pat down the top and bottom of each scallop with a paper towel (they will not sear properly if moist).  Season scallops with kosher salt and ground pepper.

In a large non-stick skillet, (I prefer to use a seasoned cast iron skillet) heat to medium-high heat, add peanut oil by placing it on a paper towel folded in quarters, and wiping down skillet. Add scallops, not touching, and sear for approximately 1 to 2 minutes per side, just until golden brown (please do not poke or move around scallops or they will not sear properly). Also, cooking might slightly vary depending on size of scallops.

Place seared scallops on platter around dipping sauce bowl, and serve immediately - enjoy!

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Tip: I serve mine with a small container of toothpicks for dipping scallops into sauce.

Also, this is wonderful to serve as a surf-n-turf meal with grilled steak, or with steamed rice and fresh veggies, or just as an appetizer is simply divine.

MAX'S SMOKY KIELBASA CREOLE with STEAMED RICE

This is such a fabulous dish
that Max prepares using kielbasa as he did tonight.

Other nights he'll change it up using halibut, salmon, shrimp/prawns
and/or scallops every few weeks...

(Serves 6)
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min.

INGREDIENTS

· 1 lb. ring of smoked kielbasa sausage
· 4 tablespoons butter
· ½ medium onion, diced
· 1 cup celery, diced
· ½ red bell pepper, diced
· 2 cloves garlic, minced
· 1 (15-oz. can) Italian stewed tomatoes, undrained (break up tomatoes)
· 2 (15-oz. cans) of beef broth
· 1 teaspoon kosher salt
· 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more if you like it spicier)
· 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
· 2 bay leaves (remove after cooking)
· 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)

--- 2 cups prepared steamed rice (i.e., 1 cup raw rice cooked according to pkg. directions)

Garnish option:
· Fresh chopped parsley

METHOD

In a dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat, add onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic, cooking until tender. Stir in stewed tomatoes, beef broth, spices; bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes (adding water, if needed); stir in parsley, add the kielbasa, and cook for 5 minutes.

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Tip: Refrigerate leftovers in separate containers, i.e., rice in one, and creole in the other.