Scallops

We are wrapping up National Seafood Month with a brief look atone  of one of my very favorites - scallops. This turns out to be most fortune on my part as they seem to be among one of the most sustainable choices.

What Are Scallops?

Scallops are a type of bivalve mollusk, meaning the interior muscle is surrounded by two shells similarly to oysters, mussels, and clams. Inside the shell, scallops have a white adductor muscle (the part we to eat)  Scallops are called “hotate” when served in sushi.

Scallops Chuka Soba: photo by Cliff Hutson

Scallop Tacos: photo by Cliff Hutson

Scallops with Pasta: photo by Cliff Hutson

Scallops and Broccoli Slaw: photo by Cliff Hutson

Scallops and Peppers: photo by Cliff Hutson

Scallops Stir-fry: photo by Cliff Hutson

Risotto alle capesante: photo by Cliff Hutson

Cooking Scallops

I find scallops easy to cook. And, as the above photographs illustrate, I have come up with more than one way to make a meal out of them. However, I can not offer any recipes as I am at a point in my life where I just throw things together. Nothing is ever written down, and what is supposed to be the same dish turns out a little different every time. But, I offer the following which seem pretty good:

Sustainable Seafood Recipe  "This recipe is "a nice combination of flavors and textures."