How to Go Scalloping

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Look up when the scallop season starts where you're heading.. Choose a sunny day for your scalloping trip.. Learn the local scalloping regulations.

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1

Look up when the scallop season starts where you're heading.

Step 1

Look up when the scallop season starts where you're heading.

2

Choose a sunny day for your scalloping trip.

Step 2

Choose a sunny day for your scalloping trip.

3

Learn the local scalloping regulations.

Step 3

Learn the local scalloping regulations.

4

Gather your supplies.

Step 4

Gather your supplies.

5

Identify an area moderately deep with a mix of sand and grass along the bottom.

Step 5

Identify an area moderately deep with a mix of sand and grass along the bottom.

6

Look for scallops between the sand and the seagrass.

Step 6

Look for scallops between the sand and the seagrass.

7

Grab the scallops with your hand or a small net.

Step 7

Grab the scallops with your hand or a small net.

8

Chill the scallops in a cooler immediately after catching them.

Step 8

Chill the scallops in a cooler immediately after catching them.

9

Use your knife to open the scallop shell.

Step 9

Use your knife to open the scallop shell.

10

Use the tip of your knife to scrape off the dark membrane.

Step 10

Use the tip of your knife to scrape off the dark membrane.

11

Gently scrape your knife into the top (dark) part of the shell.

Step 11

Gently scrape your knife into the top (dark) part of the shell.

12

Store fresh, cleaned scallops in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Step 12

Store fresh, cleaned scallops in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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