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 …

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 …

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, …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …