Fully cooked, pan-seared scallops.
Scallops are delicious when cooked properly. Searing too long will make them rubbery.
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Scallop shell
The shell of the Scallop is symmetrical, consisting of two hinged pieces.
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preparing scallops for cooking
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Scallop meat
The meat of the scallops is actually the adductor muscle, which they use to open and close the shell.
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