青森県·海鮮
Aomori Scallops
When it comes to Aomori scallops, it's all about Mutsu Bay. In this bay, where pure and nutrient-rich water flows from the Hakkoda Mountains and the beech forests of the Shirakami Sanchi, thick-fleshed scallops are raised. Aomori's scallop production is the second largest in Japan, following only Hokkaido. Scallops account for more than half of all seafood landed within the prefecture. Because they grow by feeding on abundant plankton in the calm bay, the adductor muscles are thick and characterized by a sweetness that enhances their flavor, offering a different taste from Hokkaido scallops raised in rougher seas. There are many ways to enjoy them: sashimi, grilled, fried, or as dried scallops. Their melting sweetness and plump elasticity make them incredibly popular nationwide even through mail order. This is a prideful delicacy nurtured by the seas of Aomori.
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