Scallops labeled as "wet" are packaged and frozen in a slurry of chemicals, more susceptible to becoming chewy with cooking. "Dry" scallops, on the other hand, are frozen fresh.

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 ...

Learn the secret to make the most tender and succulent air fryer scallops even seafood haters enjoy. Perfect for New Year's ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

A doctor suggested that my lovely friend Carolyn could improve her mild anemia by eating food cooked in cast iron. I have a vested interest in Carolyn’s health. Her daughter and my son are in school ...

Maybe you've had a less than stellar experience with scallops. Either they were hard as pencil erasers or so mushy they collapsed under your fork? If so, please try again. Not only are scallops easy ...

With the exception of lobster and certain crabs, few foods of the sea feel as decadent as scallops. They’re like little ocean marshmallows—soft, white, and sweet. If you are a regular visitor at ...

When it comes to cooking seafood at home, it doesn’t get much easier than scallops. Less of a hassle to eat than crabs, less expensive (and more satisfying, to me) than lobster, scallops are simple to ...