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Best European Scallops Types
Coquille Saint-Jacques des Côtes-d'Armor are scallops of the pecten maximus species that are sold whole, either fresh or frozen in their shells. They come from the seabed in the Côtes-d'Armor region, famous for its fish products since the 1960s.
The scallops are caught in the wintertime, their taste is complex, at the same time sweet and salty and their texture is delicately creamy. When fresh, they are quite firm and have a pleasant smell but when they are out of the shell they will become softer and lose some of their moisture.
Isle of Man Queenies are medium-sized queen scallops that are sustainably caught on Isle of Man. Their shell can be yellow, orange, brown, red or purple and the opaque/cream coloured meat inside the shell consists of a small, circular, cylindrical muscle to which the roe is attached.
The roa can be left as it is or removed, depending on personal preferences. The taste is delicately sweet and scallops are incredibly versatile in the culinary sense. Use them in salads, baked or seared. When sold, they can be packed dry, frozen, fresh or vacuum packed.
Novigradske kapešante are traditional scallops originating from Novigrad in Croatia. They're considered one of the tastiest shellfish in the world because they grow in the local marine area where the salty seawater comes into contact with fresh river water.
Each year, during the summer months, a local gourmet festival called Kapešante of Novigrad is held in the city to honor this unique scallop, which is usually grilled and sprinkled with black pepper and chopped parsley. It's recommended to try the scallops with Istrian extra-virgin olive oil, as they make a great match.
Orkney scallops are a type of scallop that comes from the waters around the Orkney Islands, a group of islands located off the northeastern coast of Scotland. These scallops are highly prized for their exceptional quality, flavor, and size, often considered among the best in the world.
Orkney scallops are typically harvested from the cold, clear waters surrounding the islands, which contribute to their sweet, delicate flavor and firm texture. The pristine marine environment of the Orkneys, with minimal pollution and strong tidal currents, creates ideal conditions for these scallops to thrive.
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