These Fishermen Swear by Frozen Seafood

A technique developed in the ‘70s changed the industry

Scalloping boats off the coast of Stonington Borough, Connecticut. Photos by Bridget Shirvell.

“Frozen” likely isn’t the first word that comes to mind when you think gourmet seafood, but head down to the fishing docks in Stonington Borough, Connecticut, and you’ll find frozen sea scallops beloved by locals, visitors, and chefs up and down the East Coast.