Scallops (150g)

Our fishing vessels work out of Exmouth, Brixham and Newlyn, and operate in accordance with the Seafood Responsible Fishing Scheme. They keep us well topped up most days with a selection of fresh fish and shellfish, and a catch can often be on its way to the Greendale farm shop within hours of leaving the sea. If we can’t catch it ourselves, we source only from trusted suppliers with standards as high as our own. The fish available may vary, depending on the season, but a delicious variety is always to be found on our fish counter. From whole fish to fillets, live lobsters to shrimp, our wide selection is sold in a choice of portion sizes and prepared for your convenience by our skilled fishmongers.

Each Scallop has a pair of pretty fan-shaped shells (as immortalised by Sandro Botticelli’s painting, The Birth of Venus), between which lie the firm white flesh and the cream and orange coral (or roe). Low in cholesterol and high in protein, vitamins and minerals, Scallops are a healthy and delicious treat.

Scallop meat is delicate – cook it only briefly, or the texture will be lost and it may become rubbery. Scallops are cooked as soon as they have turned opaque.