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