Scallops straight from the sea to your table - wild-caught and shipped overnight. Whether you choose our Sea Scallops or Smoked Weathervane Scallops, you’ll keep coming back for more.

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Scallops: A Deep Dive Into These Ocean Gems

Scallops are one of the ocean’s most treasured delicacies. Their delicate, buttery flavor, tender texture, and health benefits make them a chef’s favorite worldwide. Whether pan-seared to golden perfection or gently poached, scallops are a staple in both fine dining and home cooking.

Scallops in a pan with lemon wedges and a spoon on a wooden surface

What Are Scallops?

Scallops are marine bivalve mollusks. Similar to clams and oysters, scallops have two-hinged shells and a soft body inside. Unlike many other shellfish, scallops are free-swimming, using their strong adductor muscle—the part we eat—to propel themselves by quickly opening and closing their shells.

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Different Kinds of Scallops

There are many types of scallops. Alaskan King Crab offers two types: Sea Scallops and Weathervane Scallops.

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Sea Scallops

Our super colossal-sized Sea Scallops (7-8 per pound) are caught in New England and are hand-shucked and graded for quality.

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Weathervane Scallops

These delicious gems are wild-caught in the cold waters off Alaska. They are sustainably harvested and processed by hand. Then, they are small-batch smoked and flash-frozen.

Seafood dish with scallops, pink fish cake, and lemon wedges on a bed of greens.

Why People Love Scallops

Scallops are popular for their sweet, mild, slightly briny taste with a buttery texture. Chefs love their versatility. They can be grilled, seared, baked, broiled, or even served raw as sashimi or ceviche. Scallops are high in protein, low in fat, and a good source of vitamins B12, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Scallops being cooked in a black frying pan on a wooden surface

Wine Pairing with Scallops

Because of their delicate flavor, scallops pair best with light, white wines like:

• Chablis or unoaked Chardonnay: The minerality complements the brininess of scallops.
• Sauvignon Blanc’s citrus and herbal notes highlight the scallops’ sweetness.
• Champagne or sparkling wine is perfect with seared scallops or ceviche for a refreshing contrast.