Scallops with Snow Peas Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Sea scallops1 Pound
 Leeks2
 Snow peas1/2 Pound
 Cornstarch1 Tablespoon
 Soy sauce2 Teaspoon
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Water1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Ginger1 Teaspoon, grated (Salad or peanut oil - 2 tablespoons)

Directions

GETTING READY
1 Thoroughly wash the scallops and drain well.
2 Trim the root ends and green stems from the leeks and wash well. Cut diagonal slices about 1/4 inch thick.
3 Cut the ends of snow peas and remove the strings.

MAKING
4 In a small cup, combine cornstarch soy sauce, salt (if desired) and water; stir until smooth.
5 In a large heavy skillet or a wok, heat salad oil over high heat.
6 Add in the scallops and stir fry for 1 minute.
7 Mix in the leeks, snow peas and ginger; and stir-fry for another 1 minute.
8 Pour the cornstarch mixture over scallops and vegetables.
9 Stir until the sauce becomes thick.

SERVING
10 Serve with rice.
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