I am interested in trying scallops but wasn't sure if I should.
I am allergic to pretty much all shell fish, and I was wondering if Scallops are in that family, or are they a different form of shell fish?
My fiance's dad is violently allergic to shrimp, lobster, and clams and he is able to eat scallops.
Could someone please clarify for me if I could eat scallops or should I just avoid them.
Thanks for the help.
2007-03-26 11:59:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Lobsters, crabs, crayfish, crawfish and the like are all crustaceans. Scallops, clams, musssels, oysters and the like are mollusks. Since each family of seafood would have similarities, being allergic to one in a class would make me stay away from them all, but being allergic to clams, say, would not necessarily mean you are allergic to lobster. There are no hard and fsst rules, however. If you do turn out to be allergice to scallops, it depends on the degree - you could have a mild reaction or a horrendous one. Personally, I might stay away from them all if in doubt.
2007-03-26 14:37:54 · answer #1 · answered by Michael T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Scallops are a shellfish. What you're eating is the muscle (abductor) used to open and close the shell which is different than clams and oysters where you're also eating the soft "body" (aka guts and mystery parts) so I can see why he's not allergic to scallops.
However, if you're allergic to shell fish, I'd stay away from it to be on the safe side.
The logo for Shell gasoline is a scallop shell.
2007-03-26 12:01:36 · answer #2 · answered by Dave C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A shell fish is a shell fish and I wouldn't take the risk. You might want to do a "patch" test like they do with hair dyes. Take a scallop and rub it on the inside crook of your elbow...if you are violently allergic you will break out in a rash after a bit...this is an old way of telling before specialized tests. Hey, don't forget to tell your MD and whenever you have Xrays that you can't use IVP dyes.
2007-03-26 12:04:42 · answer #3 · answered by lindalousmile 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
technically a scallop is under the classification of a mullosk, which includes things like clams, muscles, scallops, squid, etc. I wouldnt risk it if i were you though
2007-03-26 12:10:46 · answer #4 · answered by 7 Words You Can't Say On T.V 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scallops are definitely shellfish. They come in shells like clams or oysters. Look it up!
2007-03-26 12:03:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scallops do live in a shell.
2007-03-26 12:03:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scallops are a bi-valve, another category of seafood.
2007-03-26 12:01:23 · answer #7 · answered by Tom ツ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-03-26 12:01:17 · answer #8 · answered by Time@ Time 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are, if you want to eat them without your company the French have the simplest and best way to cook them, just coat them with flour with salt, pepper and lemon or lime rind and fry them in olive oil for only a few moments - these are magnificent
2007-03-26 21:39:27 · answer #9 · answered by Val K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly are a shellfish. My boyfriend fishes for them . I'm sick of the sight and smell of them haha!
2015-03-15 20:56:51 · answer #10 · answered by emily 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋