A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
The edible muscle is a rounded, pale piece of flesh. Scallops can be sold in their shells or already shucked.
In the kitchen
Steamed with garlic and glass noodles, or used as a shellfish ingredient in other cooked dishes.
Species, size and presentation vary. Some preparations include roe. Fresh scallop meat is distinct from dried scallops used as a concentrated seasoning.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有扇贝吗？
Does this dish contain Scallops?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
