ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP
Also known as: Scallop, Sea Scallop, Giant Scallop
Placopecten magellanicus
Availability
Year-round.
taste/Texture
Sea scallops have a sweet, rich taste that can be mild or briny. Firm and lean.
source
U.S. wild-caught from Maine to North Carolina.
Health Benefits
Scallops are a good, low-fat source of protein and are high in selenium and B vitamins.
