sea scallop

noun

1. Also called giant scallop. a large scallop, Pecten magellanicus, of deep waters off the Atlantic coast of North America.
2. the edible abductor muscle of Pecten magellanicus, a large scallop found in the deep waters off the Atlantic coast of North America:

   They marinate the sea scallops in garlic butter and lime juice before grilling them quickly over an open flame.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea scallop¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

My first-ever test with this salt was on some juicy sea scallops and the gentle sweetness of the flesh, partnered with the fruity aromatic nature of the vanilla, was basically designed for the grill.

From Salon

Larger sea scallops allow for a bit of browning while the inside remains creamy and tender.

From Washington Times

You can’t get sashimi this good at this price range at other grocery stores or restaurants, especially for the sweet, plump wild-caught Hokkaido sea scallops, the prize of Costco’s sushi program.

From Seattle Times

Berry occasionally uses it on fat sea scallops; he'll shorten the total cook time by about two minutes.

From Salon

Some of the largest value seafood species were once again New England staples, such as lobster, a fishery anchored in Maine, and sea scallops, many of which come to the docks in Massachusetts.

From Seattle Times