Shellfish, Scallops
Scallops are a nutritional powerhouse and an epicurean delight.
The sea scallop (Plactopecten magellanicus) is the largest of the scallops. There are approximately 20-40 in one pound. The raw meats are creamy white in color and sometimes slightly orange due to the food (algae) they consume.
The bay scallop (Argopecten irradians) resides in bays and estuaries from New England to the Gulf of Mexico. Its muscle reaches about one-half inch in diameter. There are approximately 50-90 in one pound. Bay scallop meats are white with some pink coloration on occasion due to the food (algae) they consume.
Scallops are an excellent source of protein, selenium and vitamin B12.
Be sure to look for sustainable scallops that are Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified like Patagonian Scallops or Weathervane Scallops from Vital Choice.
The Benefits
- Special diets: Autoimmune Paleo Diet, Candida Diet, Diabetic, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, High Protein Diet, Low Carb Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), PCOS Diet, Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Thyroid Diet, Whole Food
- Excellent Source of: Protein, Selenium, VitaminB12, EPA DHA Omega-3
- Good Source of: Magnesium, Phosphorous
- Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Pseudograins, No Coconut, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, Low Carbohydrate, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat
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Selecting and Storing
Scallops can be purchased fresh or frozen. If fresh, use or freeze within 2 days.
