Our fresh and frozen scallops are sourced from trusted suppliers, ensuring consumers enjoy premium seafood with every order. Whether you are a restaurant, caterer or beyond, we have the wholesale scallops you need.
What Do Scallops Taste Like?
Scallops have a mildly sweet, delicate flavour, with a soft, buttery texture. They are often compared to lobster or crab for their rich, succulent taste, but scallops are much leaner and more tender. When cooked correctly, scallops can provide a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s slightly sweeter than fish like cod, but more subtle than shrimp. Their taste is both refined and versatile, making them a prized addition to many dishes.
Where to Find Scallops
Scallops are harvested in coastal waters around the world, with key sources being the North Atlantic, Pacific, and the seas around Japan. These bivalves prefer colder waters, and some of the finest scallops come from areas like Maine, Canada, and Scotland. At Direct Seafoods, we source wholesale scallops from the best regions to ensure unmatched quality and flavour for consumers.
Our Wholesale Scallops
Our range includes both fresh and frozen scallops, available in bulk for restaurants, caterers, and hospitality kitchens alike. Each batch is carefully selected for freshness, size, and quality, ensuring a premium product every time.
Fresh
Our fresh scallops are harvested and delivered to you in a timely manner to ensure peak freshness. These scallops are plump, naturally sweet, and perfect for any dish requiring the best quality seafood.
Frozen
Our frozen scallops are quickly frozen at the peak of freshness, preserving their flavour and texture. This allows your business to maintain a reliable supply of high-quality scallops, ideal for long-term storage without sacrificing taste.
How to Prepare Scallops
To prepare scallops for cooking, start by rinsing them under cold water to remove any grit or sand. Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel to ensure a perfect sear later. If you are using sea scallops in their shells, check for the small muscle on the side (called the “foot”), this should be removed before cooking. This muscle can be tough, so simply pull it off and discard. Once cleaned and dried, your scallops are ready for seasoning or marinating as desired.
How to Cook Scallops
Scallops can be cooked using a variety of methods, each bringing out their tender, sweet flavour. The most popular method is searing – especially for scallop meat that has been removed from the shell. This is where scallops are cooked in a hot pan with butter or oil for just a few minutes on each side, creating a golden, caramelised crust while keeping the inside juicy. Scallops can also be baked, grilled, or broiled, all whilst kept in their shells. No matter the method, cooking scallops requires care to avoid overcooking, as they can become tough if cooked for too long. With just a few minutes, you can enjoy perfectly cooked, tender scallops that are a true seafood delicacy.
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