How long it takes to cook scallops is determined by whether the scallops come with or without shells. Specific as follows:

1, scallops with shells, cooking scallops with shells, scallops need to be cold water in the pot, the water boils and cooks for about 5 minutes, to be scallops all open mouth can be.

2, without shell scallops, cooking scallop meat without shell, scallops need to boil water in the pot, cook for about 2-3 minutes. Because the scallop meat without shell, very easy to mature, so the time can be slightly shorter, otherwise the scallop meat is easy to become old and hard, not tender enough.

Buy fresh scallops have to pay attention to:

1, fresh shellfish color normal and glossy, no odor, hand feel smooth, elasticity is good; not fresh shellfish color faded or no luster, sour taste, feel sticky, elasticity is poor. Fresh red scallop is yellowish brown or light yellowish brown, glossy, good elasticity; not fresh red scallop is grayish yellow or light green, no luster, no elasticity. Don't eat undercooked shellfish, so as not to infect hepatitis and other diseases.

2, the market scallops are generally sold on a single, large slightly more expensive, most of the price in each 4 yuan. Scallops are probably not too divided into varieties, but some places will sell a "scallop king", the price is more expensive than ordinary scallops, the meat is also a lot of fat, better taste. The scallops must be selected live, it is best to find a little cleaner, so that in the subsequent processing time will be more convenient.