Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for bay scallops
Best swap for bay scallops: Sea scallops, quarter or halve; shorter cook time per piece.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Bay Scallops?
The best swap for Bay Scallops is Sea Scallops, quarter or halve; shorter cook time per piece. Another option is Shrimp, use small shrimp; peel and devein; similar cook time. The table below also lists Calico Scallops, 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Sea scallops | quarter or halve; shorter cook time per piece |
| Shrimp | use small shrimp; peel and devein; similar cook time Diet and health: Adds crustacean shellfish, a major US allergen; scallops are mollusks, a different group. |
| Calico scallops | slightly smaller and chewier; 1:1 |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
- FDA, The FASTER Act: Sesame Is the Ninth Major Food Allergen (opens in a new tab)
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