Fake scallops will look as if they've been punched with a cookie cutter." Where a vendor might be able to fool you, however, is by mislabeling bay scallops as sea scallops, or vice versa. Sea scallops ...

This chef-favorite shellfish is the secret to fast and elegant meals, from chowder to aguachile. Brent Hofacker / Getty Images Scallops are among the most popular types of seafood with chefs and home ...

Heat butter and olive oil in large non-stick skillet. Season the scallops with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Sauté the scallops – do not over crowd the pan (you will most like ...

Scallop dredging can be harmful to the sea floor but farming scallops could be a path forward. Martha Stewart learns the ropes at a scallop farm in Penobscot Bay. She takes the harvest home to prepare ...

For a semi-fancy meal on a moment’s notice, you can’t beat sea scallops. These members of the mollusk family are ideal to have in your freezer because they defrost and cook quickly and they adapt well ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. With the exception of lobster and certain crabs, ...

Maybe you've had a less than stellar experience with scallops. Either they were hard as pencil erasers or so mushy they collapsed under your fork? If so, please try again. Not only are scallops easy ...

Scallops, celebrated for their delicate texture and amazing, buttery flavor are surprisingly easy to prepare. This makes them a perfect light — yet nutritious — appetizer or small meal for this time ...