How to prepare scallops, with Rory O’Connell. Separate the coral, remove the tough side muscle, then pat the scallops dry. Keep them cold until ready to cook. Fun facts about scallops 🐚 Scallops can swim by clapping their shells together. The bright orange coral is the roe, and it’s completely edible 🧡 Scallops are also hermaphrodites, with both male and female reproductive organs. | Ballymaloe Cookery School