Scallops are shellfish with an edible adductor muscle. These round, tender muscles are slightly sweet with a delicate and briny saltiness. They turn tender and buttery when prepared and cooked properly. Two types of scallops are sold at grocery stores and seafood market: bay scallops and sea scallops. Bay scallops are found in shallow waters, bays and estuaries along the East Coast. Bay scallops are very small, most...