Alaska Scallops are renowned for their size as they are the largest scallops available anywhere, and with their sweet flavor and firm texture, lend themselves to a myriad of menus.
Large shell with pronounced ears and strong radial ribs. Left shell dark brown and right shell white, golden yellow or light brown.
Shell lengths to 12 in. Average 8-10 in.
Poly bagged and frozen in kraft cartons, 6 cartons per master.
Frozen: IQF or 5 lb. blocks.
Meats graded: under 10, 10/20, 20/30, and 30/40 count per lb.
Meat: 50% of live weight, depending on species.
- Low in fat and calories.
- High in protein.
| Serving Size | 3.5 ozs. (raw) | |
| Amount Per Serving | ||
| Calories | 87 | |
| Fat Calories | 7 | |
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | |
| Sodium | 87 mg | |
| Potassium | 412 mg | |
| Protein | 16.2 g | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | |
Source: Release 10 USDA #15085, 1992.