do you buy fresh or frozen fish? i buy both. i think most people still tend to think that "fresh" is better than frozen, when in reality, a lot of "fresh" fish is sold on the market is up to nine days old. pew! frozen seafood can be superior in quality to fresh products. sure if you live near salt water, than fresh is the way to go. but if you don't, consider frozen. many fish and shellfish are "flash frozen" within hours of harvest. it may take several days for the same fresh seafood to make it to your local market. just something to consider. i like to buy frozen scallops from costco. they are easy to defrost, and they are perfect when you are in a bind for dinner. a quick, simple meal can instantly become quite elegant. i made this meal for myself and brian the other night and it was delicious. in a saute pan heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil, you can add a touch of butter if you must, but it's not absolutely necessary. pat the scallops dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. when the oil is shimmering add the scallops. don't move them! let them cook on one side for 2 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes. i chopped some fresh chives over the top, for color and the subtle taste of onion paired nicely. the "sauce" you see in the photo is the natural juices the scallops gave off after i plated them. so, next time you are in the mood for seafood and the options don't look good, check out the freezer section, you might be surprised how good frozen seafood can be!