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Mastering Scallops

Plump, rich, and briny-sweet, scallops can be the star of any meal. Learn how to cook them to perfection.
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Mastering Scallops

About this Class

Something as small and quick-cooking as scallops could be the answer to your next dinner, but many of us are intimidated by the prospect. Maybe it’s the fear of overcooking in pursuit of a proper sear, maybe it’s the price tag—perhaps it’s both. But we can assure you that scallops are a great choice for dinner any night of the week. In this class, you will learn what to look for when you shop for scallops, from different sizes, colors, and varieties to when to opt for fresh over frozen. We’ll share tips for prepping and storing scallops to keep them at their freshest, and how to choose the right scallop for any type of cooking. After learning the basic technique of…

Meet Your Instructors

Author: Christie Morrison

Christie Morrison

Editorial Director, Classes

Christie Morrison is Editorial Director, Classes and an on-screen test cook for Cook’s Country. As editorial director, she creates the curriculum for ATK Classes and is executive producer for Classes video content. She has been a cooking class instructor since 2016. As a senior editor for Cook’s Country magazine from 2013 to 2016 and an associate editor on the Books team prior to that, she developed, tested, and edited recipes. Christie was also a culinary producer for Cook’s Country for the 2015 and 2016 seasons. Christie has a BA in English from Dickinson College and an MA in English from Bucknell University. A midcareer change brought her to Boston, where she received her culinary diploma from the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts (CSCA). In addition to teaching professional and recreational cooking classes at CSCA, Christie has worked in restaurants and catering kitchens in Boston.

Lessons

Class Progress

1Pro-Tips for Buying Scallops

2A Deeper Dive into Scallops

3Putting Your Scallops to Work

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