Dried sea scallops are a key component in many Asian dishes, where they are prized for their subtle, sweet and salty flavor. You can purchase dried scallops in an Asian market, or you can save money by purchasing fresh sea scallops and drying them yourself. The sea scallops will dry to a fraction of their normal size and shred as you use them. However, a pinch of dried sea scallops goes a long way in most recipes.
