Scallops are primarily harvested by dredging and are shucked soon after capture. Consequently, they're shucked on board the ships, placed in containers, and refrigerated. You usually get approximately 20-40 in one pound. They can be bought fresh or frozen. Scallops freeze well, so if they are on sale or you buy too many, freeze them for later use.
Scallops have a distinct, sweet odor when they are fresh.
There are many ways to prepare scallops. As soon as they lose their translucence and turn opaque, they are done, Sea scallops may be broiled, kabobed, stir- fried, baked, or microwaved. There are many recipes for scallops. Its muscle reaches about one-half inch in diameter. You usually find about 50-90 in one pound.