crustaceans, like shrimp, crab, or lobster. mollusks, like clams, mussels, oysters, scallops, octopus, or squid.

What seafood can I eat if I am allergic to shellfish?

Within the shellfish family, the crustacean group (shrimp, lobster and crab) causes the greatest number of allergic reactions. Many shellfish-allergic people can eat mollusks (scallops, oysters, clams and mussels) with no problem.

What seafood is considered shellfish?

Marine animals in the shellfish category include crustaceans and mollusks, such as shrimp, crab, lobster, squid, oysters, scallops and others. Some people with shellfish allergy react to all shellfish; others react to only certain kinds.

Substituting shellfish depends on how you are using fish ingredients in a recipe: Whole shellfish pieces: As a main entrée or in a stir fry or soup, generally any other land animal meat/poultry or beans/tofu would be a good alternative.