Product Description
- Product Form Upon Delivery: raw, shell-off, chem-free, dry-pack
- Size: XL (Under 10 per pound)
- Species: Placopecten megallanicus, Sea Scallop
- Temperature History: held at 35 degrees F
- Taste: sweet, mild, ocean-fresh finish
- Texture: firm, resilient, tender, lean
- Origin: Northwest Atlantic Ocean, USA and Canada
- Catch Method: dredge
- Availability: year-round
- Sustainability Rating: Best Choice - Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch
- Recommended Preparation: sear, poach, steam, sauté, grill, ceviche, sushi
- Pack Size: by the pound
- Nutritional Info (serving size 1/2 pound) Calories 235, Fat 2.4g, Cholesterol 60mg, Sodium 320mg, Carbohydrates 10g, Fiber, 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 34g, Calcium 0mg, Iron .7mg, Vitamin A 0mcg, Omega 3's < 200mg
Sea Scallops are sweet, mild, rich, and ocean-fresh. The texture is firm and tender at the same time, and the color is a bright, slightly translucent white. The Sea scallop fishery in the Northeastern US is responsibly managed by NOAA and the New England Fishery Management Council.