Where is the tough muscle in the Scallop...?!
Answers: ....the receipe said to remove it? ... where is it?
If there is a small notch running along the side, it has been removed. Otherwise, feel among the sides for a thin tough strip - it's what hinges the shell onto the scallop. If you cook the scallops with this connective tissue on, it will be very rubbery and chewy.
Its what attatches to the shell, if you have them shelled they should be gone, it will be a tough muscle look opposed to the white of the scallop
If you bought them precleaned do not worry it has been removed.....
However, if you haven't I know of an Urban Street Smart Possum I can send over to help you out!
Peace.
In its Arms...oops! got none?...OK, the Shop...removed them,lol. Love Jo xx