Word of the Day
Scrod (skrawd)
· Common clues: Young haddock; New England catch; Young cod
· Crossword puzzle frequency: 4 times a year
Scrod: A young cod or haddock weighing up to 2 pounds, especially one split and boned for cooking.
“First, let me clear up some confusion about the word "scrod." Scrod isn't a distinct fish but was a term used in the 1800s at the Parker House restaurant in Boston, where, by the way, I worked a very long time ago with my good friend Joe Ribas. The word referred to young cod (and haddock), weighing less than 2 1/2 pounds, which are split, deboned, dredged in breadcrumbs, and broiled. Scrod can be prepared any number of ways and is favored by New Englanders because of its delicate flavor.”
[Emeril Lagasse, MSN House and Home]
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