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Non-vegetarian

Taste Profile

The white meat called the scallop has a soft and chewy texture. It has an overall mild and delicately sweet taste with subtle fishy flavor, which is not briny. Cooked scallop has a firm, but tender texture and tastes like shrimp or crab meat.

Usage Tips

  1. Scallops can be refrigerated for up to two days, although Scallops should be purchased as close to being served as possible.

Description

Scallops are mollusks which have two convexly ridged, or scalloped, shells. Scallops consist of two shells hinged at one end which is why they are known to marine biologists as bi-valve mollusks. They can be found worldwide. They have a soft, fleshy texture and a delicate flavor. There are many types of scallops harvested in North America including the sea scallop, bay scallop and calico scallop. Many types of wild and farm raised scallops are also imported from Japan, China and Europe.

Health benefits

  • Scallops help to support cardiovascular health.(1)
  • They improve circulation, and help to prevent stroke.(1)
  • They also reduce the risk of blood clots.(1)
  • They help to control cholesterol.(1)

Selection Guide

Fresh scallops should have flesh that is firm and white and havs no evidence of browning. Frozen scallops should be shiny and solid, and the inside of their packaging should be free of frost. They should have either odorless or a slightly sweet scent.

Note

Shellfish allergy is one of the most usual food allergies. People with this condition may experience a reaction to eating scallops, which may include shortness of breath, vomiting, hives, and possible life-threatening complications.(2)

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