Scallops Stir Fry Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexAverageServings4
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Extra-light olive oil - 2 teaspoons, with a dash of sesame oil (10 ml)
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), peeled
 Fresh peeled gingerroot - 8 dime-size paper-thin slices, cut into thin matchsticks
 Snow peas8 Ounce
 Sweet red pepper8 Ounce
 Sesame oil1/4 Teaspoon, toasted
 Sea scallops12 Ounce
 Cilantro2 Tablespoon, minced
 Vegetable stock1 Cup (16 tbs)
 De-alcoholized white wine - 1 cup (236 ml)
 Cornstarch - 2 tablespoons (30 ml), mixed with 4 tablespoons de-alcoholized white wine (60 ml)
 Ground black pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 White rice4 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

MAKING
1) In a large wok or skillet, over medium heat, heat half the olive oil and sauté garlic and ginger in it for about 1 minute, just to release their fragrance.
2) Increase heat to medium high and stir in vegetables for about 4 minutes, tossing vigorously until just crisp-tender.
3) Keep them aside after transferring to a bowl.
4) To the same wok add rest of the olive oil and the toasted sesame oil and cook the scallops for 2 minutes in it over medium-high heat.
5) Remove them to a bowl and top with cilantro.
6) Cover the mixture and then keep it aside.
7) To the hot wok, place back the vegetables and then pour in stock and wine.
8) Cook the mixture until heated through.
9) Take it off from heat and then mix in cornstarch slurry.
10) Place it back to heat and allow the mixture to come to a boil.
11) Stir the mixture for about 30 seconds until thickened.
12) Take off the mixture from heat and then mix in scallops.
13) Season with pepper.

SERVING
14) Spoon the scallops and vegetables over a bed of rice on dinner plates and serve at once.
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