How long will fresh scallops keep in the refrigerator? [duplicate]

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Today I bought one pound of fresh scallops from the seafood counter at the local market, but my dinner plans have changed - I am no longer planning to cook the scallops this evening and I don't necessarily want to freeze them. How long will they remain fresh in my refrigerator?

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Best Answer

No more than 72 hours, maximum. You don't know how long they've been out of the water. I would freeze or cook them no later than tomorrow evening.



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Quick Answer about "How long will fresh scallops keep in the refrigerator? [duplicate]"

No more than 72 hours, maximum. You don't know how long they've been out of the water. I would freeze or cook them no later than tomorrow evening.

How long can you keep uncooked scallops in the fridge?

Fresh scallops should not be stored in the fridge for more than two days. Ideally scallops should be cooked within one day. Scallops freeze very well. If you are not cooking your scallops within 2 days of receiving, put them in the freezer to extend their shelf life.

Can you freeze scallops twice?

So, if the scallops still have ice crystals in them or you defrosted them in the fridge, you can safely refreeze them. Although this process can be safe, you'll most likely lose some quality. So, make sure to refreeze the scallops fast and eat them earlier than other scallops in the freezer.

How can you tell if fresh scallops are bad?

How to tell if raw scallops are bad? The best way is to smell and look at the scallops: signs of bad scallops are a sour smell, dull color and slimy texture; discard any scallops with an off smell or appearance.

Can you refreeze scallops that have been thawed?

Can You Refreeze Scallops? Scallops should only be frozen once. If you refreeze them, you risk affecting their moisture content, which could cause some issues when it comes to cooking them.


I Caught and Cooked LIVE Scallops



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Answer 2

The most important point is you bought them 'fresh'.

It is my understanding that scallops have to be flash-frozen within minutes of being caught, (probably somewhere like in the middle of the Bay of Biscay.)

Therefore, any scallops you see being sold in an unfrozen state have already started decomposing.

If you don't eat them immediately they should be used instead for enriching the soil in your garden, or perhaps as 'chum' on a fishing expedition.

Re-freezing is, of course, out of the question.

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