Fish
Molluscs
Commercial Scallops (Pecten fumatus)
Description
The Commercial Scallop, also commonly known as "Tasmanian" or "southern" scallop, has a thin, off-white or brownish with pink shell, that is nearly circular in outline.
Habitat
Commercial scallops inhabit Australia's southern waters. Commercial scallops live on the sea floor and prefer coarse, sandy conditions. Martin's Seafoods sources scallops from Spring Bay Seafoods in Tasmania where the clean, cold water provides excellent growing conditions for premium scallops. Scallops are at their best over winter when their roe fills up prior to spawning.
Remarks
Spring Bay Scallops are clean and ready to cook. Always cook gently and lightly (slightly undercooked is best). Scallops freeze very well and lose little flavour and mass after defrosting. Martin's Seafoods supplies scallops in the half shell or scallop meat with roe-on.
