Scallops labeled as "wet" are packaged and frozen in a slurry of chemicals, more susceptible to becoming chewy with cooking. "Dry" scallops, on the other hand, are frozen fresh.
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New Year's Eve recipe: Air fryer scallops

Learn the secret to make the most tender and succulent air fryer scallops even seafood haters enjoy. Perfect for New Year's ...
The number one question the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line fields every year is how long it takes to thaw a turkey. This isn't surprising, considering the answer is longer than most people want to hear.
Although it's usually always best to buy fresh seafood, that's not always possible, unless you happen to live right next to the ocean, and even then they may not be available at an affordable price.