Crostini with Beet Hummus and Lemon Butter Skate

This recipe is from Chrissy Carroll as part of the Massachusetts Seafood Ambassador Program led by Eating with the Ecosystem.

Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 12

Ingredients
· 1 lb skate wing
· 1/4 teaspoon salt
· 1/8 teaspoon pepper
· 1 tablespoon butter, cut into half
· 1 lemon, sliced
· 1/2 large loaf of French bread, cut into twelve 1/2-inch slices
· 1 tablespoon olive oil
· 12 tablespoon lemon beet hummus
· sprouts or microgreens

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Place the skate wing on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Add a pat of butter to the top of each, and place the lemon slices over each. Place in the oven for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, place the sliced pieces of bread on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.

When 10 minutes have passed, place the baking sheet with the bread in the oven on another rack, with the skate still in there. Cook both for another 5-10 minutes, until the baguette is crisp and the skate is cooked through.

Cut the skate into bite-size pieces. Spread 1 tablespoon of lemon beet hummus on each crostini, then add skate and some sprouts (or microgreens) to each. Serve immediately.

These recipes are brought to you as part of the Massachusetts Seafood Ambassador program led by @eating_with_the_ecosystem. The program is made possible by funding provided by commercial fishermen of MA from permit fees at no additional cost to the fishermen via @massmarinefisheries Seafood Marketing Grant Program.

Smoky Haddock and Spinach Dip

This recipe is from Chrissy Carroll as part of the Massachusetts Seafood Ambassador Program led by Eating with the Ecosystem.

Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 10

Ingredients
· 4 ounces Neufchatel, softened
· 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
· 2 tablespoons light mayo
· 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
· 2 teaspoon hot sauce
· 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
· 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
· 1/4 teaspoon salt
· 12 oz cooked haddock
· 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
· 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
· 1/4 fresh shredded parmesan cheese
· 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, combine the Neufchatel, Greek yogurt, light mayo, lemon juice, Worcestershire, hot sauce, liquid smoke, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk together until creamy and smooth. Add the haddock, spinach, mozzarella, parmesan, and green onions. Stir until combined.

Transfer the dip to an 8x8 dish and bake for 15-20 min, or until the dip is warm and cheese has melted.

Serve with veggies, crackers, or bread.

These recipes are brought to you as part of the Massachusetts Seafood Ambassador program led by @eating_with_the_ecosystem. The program is made possible by funding provided by commercial fishermen of MA from permit fees at no additional cost to the fishermen via @massmarinefisheries Seafood Marketing Grant Program.

Baked Sea Scallops

This recipe is from Abigail Rose as part of the Massachusetts Seafood Ambassador Program led by Eating with the Ecosystem.

Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 2-4

Ingredients
· 1 lb sea scallops
· 2 tablespoons white cooking wine
· +/- 8 Ritz crackers
· 2 tablespoons salted butter
· salt, to taste
· black pepper, to taste
· lemon wedges

Directions
Preheat oven to 380 degrees F.

Place scallops in a shallow baking dish. Add white cooking wine (roughly 2 TBS) I typically eyeball the white wine so it is visibly on the bottom of the entire baking dish. Add 2 TBS of softened butter to the top of the scallops - we opted for chive compound butter this time. Crush Ritz crackers until the entire surface of the scallops are covered. Place in oven & bake for 25 min. 

Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with lemon wedges.

These recipes are brought to you as part of the Massachusetts Seafood Ambassador program led by @eating_with_the_ecosystem. The program is made possible by funding provided by commercial fishermen of MA from permit fees at no additional cost to the fishermen via @massmarinefisheries Seafood Marketing Grant Program.

Fried Sage Seared Scallops

This recipe is from Jenny Shea Rawn as part of the Massachusetts Seafood Ambassador Program led by Eating with the Ecosystem.

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients
· 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
· 10-15 sage leaves
· 3/4 lb sea scallops, patted very dry, tough side muscle removed
· 1 tablespoon salted butter
· sea salt
· ground black pepper

For serving (optional):
· lemon wedges

Directions
1. Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add sage leaves and pan fry for 1—2 minutes until crispy. Remove from pan and set aside.

2. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper on both sides. Add scallops to the hot skillet (don’t crowd them!) over medium high heat and sauté another 1—2 minutes until desired doneness. Do not overcook.

3. Top scallops with crispy sage. Serve right away with lemon wedges.

These recipes are brought to you as part of the Massachusetts Seafood Ambassador program led by @eating_with_the_ecosystem. The program is made possible by funding provided by commercial fishermen of MA from permit fees at no additional cost to the fishermen via @massmarinefisheries Seafood Marketing Grant Program.