Sometimes the simplest recipe with minimal ingredients is all it takes, especially when a dish imparts its true flavor such as the essence of the sea. The uniqueness of this recipe lies in the food itself: Dayboat Scallops with the roe still attached. This is not something you typically find in the seafood section of your grocer, or even a seafood market.

They come and go so quickly.  If you do find them definitely treat yourself to this sublime delicacy. To spot this special treat, look for scallops that have a bright orange roe attached. To ensure the fullest flavor, our dish was simply cooked  in butter with a bit of olive oil in a hot skilled, seared for a 1-2 minutes on each side.  We finished this with a dash of finishing salt (Victoria Taylor's Australian Flake sea salt, fresh cracked black pepper and finely chopped chives--and two glasses of champagne.

You can find scallops with its roe attached online at MarxFoods.com, although you will have to purchase a two pound order - good for serving 4-6 people. The team at Marx Foods offers this: Scallop roe cooks at roughly the same rate as the rest of the scallop, allowing you to use these in most scallop recipes.  Try lightly sautéing or searing in butter with salt, pepper, and any other desired flavors.  Scallops are generally served rare because they can become quite rubbery if overcooked. In general, scallops are great in combination with garlic, citrus fruit, bacon, truffles, and wild mushrooms.