Wild-caught in the frigid coastal waters of Hokkaido, Japan, Trader Joe’s Sea Scallops are among the absolute best of the offerings you’ll find within our frozen seafood selection. Once harvested, our supplier processes and freezes them within hours to ensure only the highest quality for each Scallop. They contain no additives of any kind, and have a naturally umami-rich, yet delicately sweet, flavor profile to complement their firm, toothsome, and slightly meaty texture.

So, how best to prep these Sea Scallops? We recommend keeping it nice and simple: after letting them thaw, preferably in the refrigerator overnight, pat them dry and season them with just a bit of salt and pepper. After that, it’s just a matter of giving them a quick pan-sear with butter and lemon juice, a few minutes under the broiler with garlic and olive oil, or just enough time on the grill, threaded through skewers, until opaque on both sides. Of course, if you’re in the mood for something more complex, they also make a great protein for topping a creamy pasta dish, accompanying a citrus-y salad, or incorporating into a seafood stew.