Dinner from the neighborhood butcher shop

I have fallen in love. With a butcher shop. McCall's Meat and Fish opened last Winter in my neighborhood and in result I seem to cook at home a lot more often. Their display features incredibly eye-catching local and imported items that range from veal shanks to sea urchin. Last night it was fresh Diver Scallops and Wild Alaskan King Salmon. We cooked both very simply to showcase their natural flavors.


I marinated the scallops in aged balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper (shout out to Ms. Bakula for this recipe idea back in the day,) and cooked them on both sides in olive oil to a nice sear. Served with a little of the aged balsamic on the plate for dipping purposes.



The salmon was cooked in olive oil, salt and pepper skin side down to get a nice crispy char, and then finished on the other side. We served it cooked to medium over cous cous with preserved lemons, toasted pine nuts and parsley.



All in all, the seafood was simple, fresh and delicious, and the best part is that we have NY steaks in the fridge for tomorrow night!
Ahem...is anyone else out there? Let's get some posts up ladies!

McCall's Meat and Fish
2117 Hillhurst Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
http://www.mccallsmeatandfish.com/