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Frozen scallops at Costco cost $22/lb. $15/lb at Kroger. There is a big difference, and its not the price. Costco sells "dry" scallops no added salt water. Kroger sells "wet" scallops 25% by weight added salt water. Costco's are also larger, another cost raiser. Wet scallops kind of taste like scallops, but not as much as do dry scallops. The big difference is you cannon brown wets without terrible overcooking them. Dry's brown in 2-3 minutes-- no flour needed. A browned dry scallop is what its all about flavor-wise.
Kroger, like most super markets, does not admit they sell watered down scallops unless you buy a 5 lb unopened bag from the supply room which says 25% added liquid. Kroger lies about their scallops. Went in the Kroger one day and saw a sign that said "Dry Scallops $14.99/lb" Being suspicious, I asked the fish monger, "are those really dry scallops. I was assured they were . That was two Kroger lies. They were regular priced "wets" .
Kroger, like most super markets, does not admit they sell watered down scallops unless you buy a 5 lb unopened bag from the supply room which says 25% added liquid. Kroger lies about their scallops. Went in the Kroger one day and saw a sign that said "Dry Scallops $14.99/lb" Being suspicious, I asked the fish monger, "are those really dry scallops. I was assured they were . That was two Kroger lies. They were regular priced "wets" .