Image Credit / The Mary Buffet
If you’re tired of cooking the same old things every week and want an interesting and unique recipe, try cooking with geoduck. Pronounced “gooey-duck”, this Northern Pacific clam is becoming a favorite on household plates. What has been considered a delicacy in parts of Asia and can cost an arm and a leg at fine-dining restaurants throughout America, the geoduck name is now more well-known. While the geoduck has an odd look to it, it tastes absolutely wonderful and it is easy to prepare.
Feel like having an Asian-style seafood dinner? Try out this wok-fried geoduck with ginger and scallions.
First, you need to buy fresh geoduck––we got you!
Next, learn from Fathom Seafood’s connection with Chef Andrew Zimmern on how to conveniently clean a geoduck…this is a must to ensure you get it ready for this recipe.
Once the geoduck is clean, rinse and dry the geoduck on paper towels. The next steps are simple!
Ingredients
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 1 garlic clove, smashed and chopped
- 3 scallions cut into 2" pieces
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- corn starch and water mixed to thicken the sauce
Instructions
- Grab the wok and heat it on high with a drizzle of grapeseed oil.
- Toss in scallions, garlic, and ginger until you smell the delicious aroma.
- Add sliced geoduck pieces and fry for about 30 seconds. Yes, that’s it!
- Toss in the additional ingredients and dry for one more minute.
And you’re finished! Aside from preparing your geoduck, this recipe is quick and easy.
Enjoy!