Is there something wrong with this scallop residue?
After cooking scallops in oil in non-stick pan, I cleaned up and there was a white hard substance left stuck to the pan. It felt like plastic. These scallops were fresh caught one day before using, right from the boat. Also, when beginning to cook they had blue around the outer edge. Suggestions? We are wondering if there is a problem here!
Best Answer
Comments in this blog comment could offer a clue to the blue color. The most relevant part says:
The blue color in the liquid is due to a change in the natural chemical composition of the scallop meat during spawning.
That doesn't explain the hard white stuff, but maybe it'll put you on the right track. If there's a state or university agricultural extension near you, they might be able to shed some more light on the mystery.
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What is the white stuff that comes out of scallops?
That white liquid is STP, or sodium tripolyphosphate. STP increases the moisture level and the shelf life of food. STP can cause scallops to increase their weight due to moisture addition by an easy 25%.What is the gritty stuff in scallops?
\u201cScallops live on the sandy, seafloor and like all bivalves filter water through their bodies. This is why sometimes you can find sand in the scallops,\u201d says Mike Lombardi, owner of Lombardi's Seafood in Winter Park. \u201cAlso, during shucking, small pieces of shell can remain attached to the meat.\u201dHow do you know when 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.What is the orange stuff around scallops?
What is the orange part of the scallop? For those not familiar with scallops, you may wonder what the orange part is, as it's sometimes removed from the meat. This orange bit is called the roe, or coral.The Strange Truth of a Scallop's Orange Bits 👀 | Food Unwrapped
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