666040 Tue Nov 10 07:46:45 -0800 2009 2 31 Home Cooking 0 5169802 Local Asian fish store is selling sea scallops in the shell, however they shells all seem to be partially open. Is this normal or is it an indication that they are not fresh? They are behind glass so it is not easy to pick them up to see if they will close. Tue Nov 10 07:46:45 -0800 2009 12620 Fort Point 1 5169900 They should be fresh, ask the person behind the counter to handle them, if they close immediately then they are fresh, if there is no reaction I'd say pass. Tue Nov 10 08:16:47 -0800 2009 5169802 176650 Lenox637 1 5170247 they are probably much more expensive than those without, since you're paying for the shell (the entire way through the supply chain). i'd be curious of the cost comparison. Tue Nov 10 10:15:16 -0800 2009 5169802 11892 tommy