March 12th is National Baked Scallops Day!
March 12th was National Baked Scallops Day,
and we are thrilled about it! Scallops are a delicious seafood that has gained
popularity over the years, which we love here at JB Hook’s. As the best seafood restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks, we know just what it takes to create the
perfect, delicious meal from the sea. Read on to learn more about scallops and
the delicious ways JB Hook’s like to prepare them!
What Are Scallops?
Scallops are one of the most popular kinds of
shellfish across the world. Technically a mollusk, scallops belong to the same
family as snails, sea slugs, octopi, mussels, and oysters. During their life in
the ocean, scallops live and move by opening and closing their shells rapidly.
Their shells also help them catch their own food - plankton.
The scallop’s adductor muscle is the part that
we so thoroughly enjoy as one of our favorite seafood dishes. It is white and
shaped like a medallion with sweet and rich flavors. They are often served in
butter for an even more decadent flavor.
The part of the scallop that we enjoy in our
cuisine is only one part of the shellfish. The other muscular part is called
the “coral” or the “roe” and is pink or orange in color. This part of the
scallop is bitter and can contain toxins, so it is not typically used for human
consumption.
Enjoy Scallops at JB Hook’s!
Day Boat Scallops Rockefeller
Fresh dayboat scallops, lightly dusted in
Cajun spices and pan-seared. Served over a bed of sauteed spinach, onion, and
bacon in a sweet vermouth cream sauce. Finished with hollandaise.
Capellini Tutto Mare
Capellini pasta served with shrimp, clams,
crab, scallops, mussels and mushrooms in a creamy garlic sauce.
Tuscan Scallop Pasta
Dayboat Scallops, pan-seared with asparagus,
peppers, tomatoes, and mushrooms in a pesto cream sauce. Served over capellini
pasta.
Fun Scallop Facts
Scallops are interesting creatures. Check out the fun fact below about this fascinating shellfish!
● The United States has the largest sea scallop fishery in the world and can produce 56 million pounds of meat.
● The top ports for sea scallops are in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Virginia.
● Scallops are hermaphrodites, meaning they have both male and female reproductive organs and release both eggs and sperm at the same time for fertilization.
● Each ring on a scallop’s shell represents a year of growth.
● Scallops can live 20+ years!
Seafood at the Lake of the Ozarks
For the best seafood at the Lake of the Ozarks, come to JB Hook’s. We are a delicious fine dining restaurant that
proudly serves fresh seafood along with an outstanding atmosphere, live music,
and gorgeous lake views. Enjoy a wonderful evening at JB Hook’s and celebrate
National Baked Scallops Day!
The Lake's Best Ocean Fish and Steaks
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