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United States · Texas · Williamson| Common Animals Fish Mushrooms Flora |
Pinctada margaritifera |
June: Larvae start settling on the seabed, forming new colonies.
Valued in Asian and Pacific cuisines Also important in pearl harvesting culture
Inhabits warm tropical seas Capable of producing pearls of various colors and sizes
Hand collection by divers from coral reefs and sea floor Use of scuba gear and diving masks Sometimes nets are used for bulk harvesting
Collect in environmentally clean areas Handle carefully to avoid shell damage
Average weight: 0.3 kg
Store in moist conditions before processing Careful opening needed to extract pearls
Oyster meat: Used in some cuisines but mostly valued for pearls
Boiled scallop (Boiling)
Short boiling to keep tenderness
Short boiling to keep tenderness
1. Boil meat 2-3 minutes in salted water.
2. Serve with lemon and herbs.
2. Serve with lemon and herbs.
Fried scallop (Frying)
Quick frying in butter
Quick frying in butter
1. Fry meat in butter 1-2 minutes each side.
2. Serve with sauce to taste.
2. Serve with sauce to taste.