{"product_id":"japanese-fresh-scallops-u10-ea","title":"Japanese Fresh Scallops U10 (EA)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience the refined taste of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Fresh Scallops (Hotate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a highly prized seafood delicacy from the cold northern waters of Hokkaido. Famous for their natural sweetness, smooth buttery texture, and beautiful ivory appearance, these scallops are harvested live, carefully hand-shucked, and promptly chilled to maintain their exceptional freshness and quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU10 scallops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning there are fewer than 10 scallops per pound, are especially large, plump, and tender. Naturally rich in umami, they are an excellent choice for sashimi, searing, carpaccio, and creative fusion dishes, bringing the clean flavors and elegance associated with Japanese seafood cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hokkaido, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatinopecten yessoensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Japanese Sea Scallop)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Premium Sashimi-Grade (Hotate)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e U10 (10 pieces or fewer per pound)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh, never frozen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $10,88 each\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Refrigerate at 32–36°F; consume within 2–3 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHotate Scallops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are prized for their naturally sweet flavor and creamy, velvety consistency. They have a clean, lightly briny aroma followed by a rich buttery finish. When enjoyed raw, the texture is exceptionally smooth and almost silky, gradually releasing layers of sweetness and delicate ocean flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ivory to translucent white\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plump, tender, and velvety\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaste:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweet, creamy, and delicately briny\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSashimi \u0026amp; Nigiri:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slice raw for traditional Hotate nigiri or elegant sashimi presentations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarpaccio:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cut into thin slices and finish with yuzu and olive oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeared Scallops:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quickly sear both sides to create a golden caramelized exterior while keeping the center buttery and tender.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFusion Dishes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pair with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsigny Ste Mère Crème Fraîche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeluga Hybrid Caviar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for an indulgent presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondiments:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yuzu kosho, soy sauce, and citrus ponzu\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeverages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Champagne, Chardonnay, and chilled sake\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutritional Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHotate scallops are naturally lean and provide a variety of valuable nutrients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExcellent source of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprotein and vitamin B12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eContains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eomega-3 fatty acids and magnesium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNaturally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow in fat and calories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making them suitable for light and refined meals\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate nutrition per 4 oz serving:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90 calories | 19g protein | 1g fat | 100mg sodium | 30mg cholesterol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSustainability \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHokkaido Scallops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are sustainably harvested using eco-conscious aquaculture and selective dredging practices intended to help maintain healthy seabeds and support marine biodiversity. The cold, plankton-rich waters surrounding Hokkaido are known for producing scallops with exceptional sweetness, purity, and quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Are these scallops sashimi-grade?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes. They are freshly harvested and handled according to high sashimi-grade standards and are intended for raw consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What does “U10” mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e U10 means there are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efewer than 10 scallops per pound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, indicating an especially large and plump scallop size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Can these scallops be cooked?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Absolutely. They are excellent raw but can also be seared, grilled, or incorporated into a variety of hot dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Are the scallops ever frozen?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No. These scallops are shipped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efresh and never frozen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to help preserve their delicate texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: How long will they stay fresh?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When stored properly under refrigeration, they maintain peak quality for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3 days after delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Where do the scallops come from?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They are sustainably harvested from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHokkaido, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a region renowned for producing exceptionally sweet and high-quality scallops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Hokkaido Hotate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Fresh Scallops (Hotate U10)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offer an elegant combination of sweetness, tenderness, and pristine freshness. Whether enjoyed raw as sashimi, lightly seared, prepared as carpaccio, or paired with caviar and crème fraîche, these premium scallops add a sophisticated touch to any seafood presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caviaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53538916106529,"sku":null,"price":10.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/5249\/0017\/files\/photo_2026-09-20_19-33-56.jpg?v=1789958042","url":"https:\/\/eatcaviaro.com\/products\/japanese-fresh-scallops-u10-ea","provider":"Caviaro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}