bay scallop
noun
: a scallop (Argopecten irradians) of U.S. coastal and estuarine waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico that is harvested commercially for food
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Jump into the shallow waters of the Gulf to hunt for bay scallops nestled on the grassy bottom.
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Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
From the fried mortadella and ricotta sandwich to the bay scallop crudo and a long list of natural wines, Weger's menu included inspiration from places like Southern California's vegetable-forward restaurants and Parisian cafés alike.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 27 Aug. 2024
Your captain will take you to all the bay scallop hot spots, where the water is no deeper than a swimming pool.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
The bay scallops team up with mushrooms, shallots, and tomatoes, plus garlic and herbs.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 23 Sep. 2024
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Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
From the fried mortadella and ricotta sandwich to the bay scallop crudo and a long list of natural wines, Weger's menu included inspiration from places like Southern California's vegetable-forward restaurants and Parisian cafés alike.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 27 Aug. 2024
Your captain will take you to all the bay scallop hot spots, where the water is no deeper than a swimming pool.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
The bay scallops team up with mushrooms, shallots, and tomatoes, plus garlic and herbs.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Bay scallop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bay%20scallop. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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