Kathy from Park City writes: “I’m sauteing scallops tonight for a dinner party. The only scallops we could get were jumbo/very large sea scallops. There’s a large membrane on the scallops. Should I remove the membrane before cooking the scallops? Thanks.”

Thanks for your question about the sea scallops. Yes, you do want to remove the membrane before cooking, as you would otherwise have to cut through it to eat and once cooked it will be far tougher. Make a small incision and then pull off gently, otherwise, you may leave other connective tissue behind. We don’t know for sure, but believe the membrane in question is the gills. I hope this answers your question but don’t hesitate to call us at ChefsLine is you need any help while cooking! Happy Wednesday Dinner Party…sounds great!

Above is a very interesting drawing from Mar-Lees seafood and a photo of one of their scallop boats operating out of Massachusetts!