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Luca Ferrari

Luca Ferrari

Scallop Opening

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Learn how to open and clean a scallop, a wonderful skill to enjoy this beautiful bivalve.

  • Hold 1 scallop shell with the flat side up and the hinge away from you

    Step 0
  • Insert a metal spatula or knife near the hinge and gently twist it. Run the spatula as closely along the upper shell as possible to release the scallop

    Step 1
  • Run a spoon along the curved shell to release the scallop and remove it by hand

    Step 2
  • Gently remove the gill, digestive gland, roe, and mantle by hand

    Step 3
  • Wipe off any residual dirt. The scallop is ready to use.

    Step 4

Yield 1 piece

  • Scallop

    Scallop

    1

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