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Aug 30, 2023 · Scallops are bivalve mollusks with two shells and a white muscle that can swim and have blue eyes. Learn the differences between bay and sea scallops, where they come from, when to buy them, and how to cook them for the best results.
- What Are Scallops, exactly?
- Bay Scallops vs. Sea Scallops
- Other Types of Scallops
- Shopping For Scallops
You might know them as those white, tender little nuggets from your favorite seafood restaurant, but scallops are actually bivalves, or mollusks, with two hinged shells. The abductor muscle — the muscle that opens and closes the shell — is the part we eat.
In general, you'll find most scallops to fall under one of two umbrellas: bay scallops or sea scallops. You're likely most familiar with sea scallops. They're both the largest and most popular type of scallop, and they're what you'll most commonly find in restaurants. Sea scallops are caught year-round up to 200 meters deep in cold sea waters, and ...
Calico Scallops
Although sometimes labeled as bay scallops, calico scallops are harvested from the warm waters of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of Florida and down to Central and South America. They're even smaller than bay scallops (100 to 200 calico scallops are equal to a pound) and can be further distinguished by their patchwork red and pink coloring on the shell. Calico scallops are the least expensive of the bunch.
Patagonian Scallops
I recently came across these frozen Greenwise Patagonian Scallops at Publix and chose to buy them over the substantially more expensive frozen sea scallops. They're small, sweet, and tender, much like bay scallops (which I substituted Patagonian scallops for in Chef John's Bay Scallop Chowder). After some research, I learned these are harvested from the icy-cold Antarctic waters just off the coast of Argentina. The more you know!
Yes, there's still more to know when it comes to shopping for scallops. Buying the right type is a great start, but do you want fresh or frozen, wet- or dry-packed? We'll break it down here.
Scallops are a cosmopolitan family of bivalves found in all of the world's oceans, although never in fresh water. They are one of the very few groups of bivalves to be primarily "free-living", with many species capable of rapidly swimming short distances and even migrating some distance across the ocean floor.
Learn about the appearance, biology, habitat, and fishery management of Atlantic sea scallops, a bivalve mollusk with a saucer-shaped shell and a large adductor muscle. Find out how sea scallops are harvested, processed, and marketed in the U.S.
- Bivalvia
- Mollusca
- Pectinida
Nov 9, 2023 · Atlantic sea scallops can be found year-round, but their peak season arrives in the last few months of the year. Sea scallops cook quickly (about 4–5 minutes) and are often pan-seared to...
Sea scallops are bivalves with hinged shells that can swim and filter plankton from the water. They are a valuable fishery in the U.S. and have a lifespan of 20 years or more.
May 26, 2023 · Scallops are shellfish that are highly prized for their delicate texture and taste. They come in two varieties: sea scallops and bay scallops, which differ in size and flavor. Learn how to cook, buy, and store scallops for a delicious meal.
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