Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This chef-favorite shellfish is the secret to fast and elegant meals, from chowder to aguachile. Brent Hofacker / Getty Images ...

Unsurprisingly, to get the most out of your scallops, you'll need to respect their storage needs. "I would try to use them within the first two to three days of getting them," Chef Alfredo Nogueira ...

Eating a scallop with that perfect golden sear is a thing of beauty. But there often is a perception that it can’t possibly be done at home — and there’s nothing worse than a pale, rubbery scallop.

Delicate, buttery, elegant, scallops have that magical ability to turn any dinner into something sophisticated. But they also come with a reputation: they’re easy to mess up. Overcook them, and they ...

Have you ever tried to sear a scallop, only to end up with lots of white foam in the pan? Many scallops you buy are “wet,” having been soaked in a sodium phosphate solution that makes them look whiter ...

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, ...

Obsessed with a pricey scallop dish at a seafood hotspot? Learn how to cook frozen scallops with a pan, broiler, or grill and recreate your favorite dishes. Scallops are one of the most indulgent ...