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Sea and Bay Scallop FactsInteresting Scallop Facts to help you when Buying Scallops The two most known scallop species are sea and bay scallops, a third less known of scallop is the calico, found along the South Atlantic and in the Gulf of Mexico.
Sea ScallopsThe largest of the scallops, these are found mainly in deeper waters from Newfoundland down to North Carolina. Canada is also a main source for sea scallops. They can range from 10 to 40 per pound, common sizes that you may find in markets are 10-20, 20-30 or 30 to 40.
Bay ScallopsThese are found in bays from New England to the Gulf of Mexico. Smaller in size the muscle reaches a size of a half inch. Common market sizes for bays are 40-50, 50-60 and smaller up to 90 per pound. But 9 chances out of 10 the bay scallops that you will buy frozen, has come from China where they are farm raised. Scallop Tips
Nutrition Facts for Bay ScallopsServing Size:100g/3.5oz. (raw) Amount Per Serving Source: Nettleton
Nutrition Facts for Sea ScallopsServing Size:100g/3.5oz. (raw) Amount Per Serving Source: Nettleton
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