These wild-caught Atlantic sea scallops are sized U-25, meaning up to 25 scallops per pound, making them a versatile mid-size option well suited for pastas, chowders, and stir-fries as well as pan searing. They carry USDC Grade A certification, the highest quality grade assigned by the U.S. Department of Commerce's seafood inspection program, indicating superior appearance, flavor, and freedom from defects.

These are dry scallops, meaning they have not been soaked in sodium tripolyphosphate or other water-retention solutions. Dry scallops sear and brown significantly better than wet scallops because they release less moisture during cooking. They are wild-caught on the Atlantic coast and individually quick-frozen shortly after harvest to lock in freshness. The 2.5 lb bag is sold previously frozen and thawed at the Costco meat counter; if purchased thawed, they should be cooked the same day.