Sometimes, to get the best results, you’ve got do something by hand — even, perhaps especially, in cases where you might not expect it. To fill each bag of Trader Joe’s Peruvian Bay Scallops, for example, our supplier employs the use of divers, who delve into the clear blue waters of Peru’s coastal bays to hand collect scallops from the ocean floor. This approach not only prevents by-catch and perpetuates a more sustainable method of harvest, but ensures that only the highest-quality Scallops are selected, and ultimately, reach your plate. It’s a difference that you can taste immediately: these Peruvian Bay Scallops have a mild, elegantly buttery flavor and, when cooked to the right doneness, have a firm, springy texture that plays particularly well against pastas and citrusy sauces. Smaller in size than a standard sea scallop, Bay Scallops take only a few minutes to cook and are a natural fit for including in stews, topping salads, or even giving a light dredging in flour and sautéing until just crispy. Overall, they’re a remarkably handy seafood option to keep in your freezer — perhaps it’s not so surprising they were collected by hand, after all.