What is the difference in flavor between sea scallops and bay scallops?
Sea scallops – The largest and most common species of scallop available in North America, sea scallops are harvested off the coast of the mid-Atlantic and northeastern states. These are the species most often found in stores and on restaurant menus. Because of their large size, they are generally shucked at sea and only the meat or “nut” is brought to shore. If you purchase sea scallops, you’ll usually average about 20 to 30 per pound. Most well-stocked supermarkets sell these in both the fresh and frozen varieties and they are popular for use in appetizers, such as scallops wrapped in bacon. Pink/spiny scallops – Another large species of scallop, this variety is usually found off the coast of Washington state and British Columbia. At about 2 inches in diameter, they’re a bit bigger than the sea scallop but are not as readily available. A purchase of a pound of pink scallops will yield 20-25 pieces of this mild shellfish. Calico scallops – Calico scallops are rather small, averaging ab
