Scallops have a light, slightly meaty, and sweet flavor. If prepared correctly, scallops have a delicate and buttery taste. Unlike many types of seafood, scallops don’t tend to have a fishy aftertaste. They’re most often compared with crab and lobster meat. However, poor quality- or even fake scallops- result in a less pleasant experience. There’s been a problem with less reputable suppliers using low-quality meat- or even shark meat instead. Not only is this poor quality meat, but such tactics are illegal. Luckily you can avoid this by buying from regular seafood sources that include sourcing information.