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Scallop, Sea
Scallop, Sea
Scientific Name:
Placopecten megallanicus
Common Name:
Sea scallop
Flavor:
Mild/Moderate
Texture:
Medium/Firm
Product Information:
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.Scallops are generally less susceptible to contamination than other shellfish, primarily because normally only the well-guarded adductor muscle is eaten. Still, persons in high-risk health categories should not eat them raw.
Product Forms:
Fresh: Meats Frozen: Meats (IQF or block) Value-added: Breaded/battered, Entrées
Substitutions:
Bay scallops
Cooking Tips:
Though they may be large, sea scallops still cook quickly. Recipes often suggest cutting them in half across the grain before cooking, but the large size makes sea scallops a natural for the grill. Don’t microwave scallops — they can explode at higher settings.
Cooking Methods:
Bake
Broil
Fry
Grill
Saute'
Steam
Global Supply:
Argentina, Canada, Chile, Iceland, Japan, Russia, United States
Amount Per Serving - Serving Size 100 g/3.5oz
Calories
87
Fat Calories
7
Total Fat
0.8 g
Saturated Fat
0.8 g
Cholesterol
33 mg
Sodium
161 mg
Protein
16.8 g
Omega-3
0.2 g
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.
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