The largest wild scallop fishery is for the Atlantic sea scallop (Placopecten magellanicus) found off the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. Scallops are harvested using scallop dredges or …

Nov 3, 2025 · They have a distinctive fanned-out shell and up to 100 small blue eyes along their shell's opening. Peak scallop season is in late fall and winter, although they are available year-round. When …

Dec 31, 2025 · This is the part that we eat! The interior muscle of a scallop can range in color from white to pink or even orange. When cooked, the muscle becomes round and tender, making it a favorite …

Oct 24, 2023 · It is a white or ivory, nearly transparent and tender thing, becoming a bit more opaque when cooked. When the scallop is alive, this muscle opens and closes the shell. In fact, it can do this …

Jun 20, 2024 · These pillowy white shellfish sure turn a regular dinner into a delicate delight, but what are scallops, exactly?

3 days ago · Scallop, any of the marine bivalve mollusks of the family Pectinidae, particularly species of the genus Pecten. The family, which includes about 50 genera and subgenera and more than 400 …

Dec 26, 2025 · For people whose shellfish allergy includes scallops, it’s important to completely avoid scallop consumption to prevent allergic reactions.

6 days ago · Learn how to cook restaurant-worthy scallops at home. Our recipe guarantees beautiful golden-brown seared scallops and comes together in 10 minutes!

Jun 23, 2025 · This powerful muscle is what the scallop uses to open and close its shell, and all that “exercise” creates the sweet, tender texture we love. But here’s something many people don’t know: …

Beneath the waves, in the vast blue expanse of our oceans, lies a creature of surprising complexity and beauty: the Scallop. Often recognized by its distinctive shell or as a culinary delight, the Scallop is far …