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Scallops
A really great scallop, you can eat raw.
Techniques and Ingredients
Scallops
Scallops may be the most abused seafood on the market. Scallop fishermen tend to go way out to sea to find their catch. Once that far out, they are not inclined to return until their holds are full. In order to keep the scallops fresh, they may add preserving agents, including bleach.

There has been a growing demand, spearheaded by American chefs, for untainted product. We call these "day boat scallops," which means the fishermen go out for a single day, returning to market with untreated fresh shellfish. You can identify a day boat scallop by its ivory and coral color. Bleached scallops are very white. Also, ask your fishmonger to remove the side muscle of the scallop; this will save you valuable minutes in the kitchen.



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