Sea Scallops

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A pile of sea scallops
A pile of sea scallops

The largest commercially available scallops, sea scallops, have a sweet, rich taste that ranges from mild to briny. Raw, the drum-shaped meat is a shiny, creamy white, sometimes with pinkish or brown spots. Top-quality scallops should have an ivory translucence and elastic springiness that allows them to keep their shape. Cooked meat is opaque white with a firm, lean texture.

Product Details

Pack Size
Various
Cooking Methods
Bake, Broil, Fry, Grill, Sauté, Steam
Texture
Medium/Firm
Flavor
Mild/Moderate
Availability
January - December
Scientific Name
Placopecten megallanicus
Location
Argentina, Canada, Chile, Iceland, Japan, Russia, United States