Death of a Scallop

I bought these pretty little guys - love the salmon colour! - planning a nice, intimate dinner with Hubby. In fact, I chilled a bottle of the coveted Grand Pre Muscat for us to enjoy alongside.

I researched scallop recipes and chose one from epicurious: Seared Scallops with Spicy Honey Citrus glaze.

I prepped everything else first; waiting to saute the scallops last so we could eat them just out of the pan. We sat down. The wine was poured; the candles lit - and took a bite.

I'd killed them...they were little pucks in glaze. It was a seafood massacre by another heavy handed prairie kid...mea culpa.

I'm determined to make great scallops even while acknowledging that many more may have to die in the pursuit of perfection. I will not let my conscience stop me! I will continue to sear the helpless things until I force them to yield...