scallop dive

[MASS-Diver]

We went out with CAD y for scallops yesterday. The wind was variable but was hitting 30mph+ at times. With the wind-chill factor, temps were right aroundfreezing. We were advised not to test our regs on the surface.

Despite these harsh conditions on the surface, diving was great. Vis was 10-20' and Captian Steve dropped us right of top of the bed both times. Temps at 65' were in the mid-upper 40s (pretty nice).

I'm coming of back injury and diving with my new DUI for the first time , so I took it pretty easy, but, I still went home with several pounds of scallops. Overall, despite freezing on the surface, it was a fun day. I'm used to being surrouned by wreck divers, and it was cool hanging out with sport divers for a change. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Some of the "pros" really cleaned up. Everyone went home happy with the haul.

Captian Steven and Jonatha (sp?) did a great job with the boat. We had numerous teams live diving with everyone heading in different directions witht he wind just screaming and lots of ithg chop. and they had no trouble getting us (and out heavy catch bags) back out board safely.

 

[Natasha]

Sound like a great time.

How are you going to cook them? On the grill?
In lemon pepper on the stove? Stir fry? There are so many ways, all good, all my favorites.
Thanks for the report.
I'd love to see some photos.

 

[MASS-Diver]

Natasha,

I chickened out on bringing the camera because it was so cold. Here's what they look like now though

 

[reefseal]

Dude, here's how to cook em..

Wash quickly, dry paper town. Marinade in Lemon, Olive Oil and little bit white pepper. Saute in Butta on cast iron skillet till brown, take off heat on plate and pour white wine to deglaze pan and pour over scallops. Mmmm

If you have to wrap in pig products, suggest prociuotto (sp?) instead of bacon and then broil or cook on barbie.


my .02 cents

 

[MASS-Diver]

Considering I have a TON of these left, I'll give that a try.

Ussually we bake them, serve them with pasta scampi style, or cook them into in a caserole. But, tonight, what can I say...I needed some bacon to clog up the ol' veins.

I've also been know to eat a few raw on the boat.

 

[swampy]

Scallops wraped in bacon. After cooking drizzle real maple syrup on them. After you try it once you will never eat them plain again.

Swamp

 

[MSilvia]

Reefseal's got the right idea on this one... if you think bacon works well, try prociuotto and you'll never want to go back!

I like 'em fresh and raw too though.