Nantucket Bay Scallops
The sweetest and most tender of any Scallop species. Light brininess.
Very Sweet, Very Salty
Quick Facts
Commonly Known As:
Bivalve Mollusk
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Species Name
Scallops
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Latin Name
Argopectin irradians
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Origin
Nantucket Harbor, Great Point
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Harvest Method
Hand Cultivated
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Range & Habitat
North Atlantic & New England
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Producer
Range & Habitat
Nantucket Bay
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Spotlighting
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Restaurant
The Proprietors Bar & Table, Nantucket, Massachusetts
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Dish
Sweet & Tender Nantucket Bay Scallops
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