Scallop - Wikipedia Scallop ( ˈskɒləp, ˈskæləp ) [a] is a common name that encompasses various species of marine bivalve molluscs in the taxonomic family Pectinidae, the scallops However, the common name "scallop" is also sometimes applied to species in other closely related families within the superfamily Pectinoidea, which also includes the thorny oysters
What Are Scallops? Everything You Need To Know - Southern Living What Do Scallops Look Like? The shell of a scallop has the classic fanned-out shape that is popular in maritime decor But watch out: Unlike their other bivalve buddies, scallops can swim across the ocean floor—quite quickly!—by clapping their shells together Scallops also have bright blue eyes
What Are Scallops? - Taste of Home Scallops are salty and sweet, light in texture, and almost buttery when you bite into them A good scallop will be rich and barely need any accoutrements to bring out its flavor Excited to cook this delicious shellfish at home? These are the scallop recipes we cannot get enough of
What Are Scallops? - The Spruce Eats There are many varieties of scallop, but the most common is the tiny bay scallop, found in East Coast bays and estuaries, and the larger sea scallop, which exists in deep, cold waters on the ocean floor
What Are Scallops? - Allrecipes 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 so quickly, that the motion allows it to do something quite shocking and unique to the bivalve – swim!