Dan Logcher wrote:
> John Doe wrote:
>> On Apr 18, 4:45 pm, Dan Logcher > wrote:
>>
>>> John Doe wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Mar 30, 12:07 pm, Buddy <why.wood.yew@bother> wrote:
>>>
>>>>> Just bought a gallon (9 lbs.) of Maine ocean scallops to freeze the
>>>>> other day at $7/lb. They ran between 1" to 2" size and were
>>>>> swimming in
>>>>> the ocean that morning. They are probably the best tasting raw thing
>>>>> I've ever eaten - they need nothing to dress them up.
>>>
>>>> If I purchased some giant sea scallops from the grocery store, would
>>>> they be safe to eat if only grilled for a minute or so on each side?
>>>> The center would still be raw.
>>>
>>>> Is there a chance of parasites or any other contamination that could
>>>> hurt me?
>>>
>>> Probably more of a bacteria risk than parasites, but I'm not a
>>> seafood expert. I'd be really careful with any seafood from the
>>> super market or grocery store.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Dan
>>
>>
>> Thanks Dan. I think I'll buy them at a reputable seafood retailer. The
>> owner of the one about two miles from me is an honest man who always
>> tells me how fresh everything is (or not). He knows I love sushi, so
>> when he gets a fish in that was just caught, he calls me right away.
>> The Tuna is my favorite. I've never bought any scallops from him. I'll
>> ask him if he can get very fresh ones. I've read elsewhere that they
>> should be no older than two days to eat them raw (if properly stored).
>> Is this true?
>
> Not sure if that's true.. but I do know that scallops taste better after
> they have sit for a day or two. Same goes for squid. Its similar to
> aged beef.
>
Can't say that I agree with you there, Dan - at least as far as scallops
go. If it were so, why would live scallops be more prized? But, of
course, it is a matter of personal taste. I knew folks that preferred
their meats ie. bacon or beef, to have a bit of green iridescence on it.

I personally have eaten scallops that were frozen the day they were
caught after they had been frozen for over 9 months - no air so no
freezer burn, and only the slightest hint of 'fishiness.' I don't
recommend this, but I suffered no ill effects. They smelled good enough
to eat, so I did my own test by eating them.

IMHO, ;-)

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><<XX>:> Buddy