This chef-favorite shellfish is the secret to fast and elegant meals, from chowder to aguachile. Brent Hofacker / Getty Images Scallops are among the most popular types of seafood with chefs and home ...

If you're in the mood for light and tender seafood with a subtly sweet flavor, then look no further than bay scallops — not to be confused with sea scallops, which are less tender and sweet. Finished ...

Stop obsessing over that astronomically priced scallop dish at your local seafood hotspot—cooking quality scallops at home is easier than you'd think! Scallops rank among the most indulgent options on ...

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, ...

Scallops are typically served at fancy restaurants—with a high-end price tag to match. But we’ll let you in on a little secret: The shellfish is actually really easy to cook at home. They take about ...

Heat butter and olive oil in large non-stick skillet. Season the scallops with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Sauté the scallops – do not over crowd the pan (you will most like ...

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 ...