Wegmans Lo Mein Salad with Peanut Sauce and Pan-Seared Scallops Recipe Video

Wegmans Executive Chef Russell Ferguson shares this quick weeknight meal idea. The peanut sauce made with coconut creme makes this recipe a kid favorite. If you want dinner is a hurry, this recipe delivers. It takes 15 minutes to make. You can't even get take out this fast! The peanut sauce goes great with grilled scallops. The salad is healthy tasting, not coated in oil, like most lo meins that you buy in restaurants and it is way cheaper than eating out or ordering take-out. Great for buffet suppers, outdoor parties, and picnics too.

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

For the lo mein noodle salad
 Lo mein noodles16 Ounce, cooked (1 pkg Asian Classics Lo Mein (Frozen Foods))
 Edamame beans8 Ounce, thawed (Food You Feel Good About Mukimame Shelled Soybeans)
 Asian slaw12 Ounce (Food You Feel Good About Asian Slaw)
 Green onions1 Bunch (100 gm), sliced diagonally
 Black sesame seeds1 Tablespoon
 Thai peanut sauce3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) (Asian Classics)
For seared scallops
 Sea scallops1 Pound (fresh)
 Flour1 Tablespoon
 Olive oil1 Tablespoon
 Basting oil1 Tablespoon (Wegmans)
 Butter1 Teaspoon (Optional)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 579 Calories from Fat 206

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 22 g34.3%

Saturated Fat 2 g10.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 40.1 mg13.4%

Sodium 863.5 mg36%

Total Carbohydrates 58 g19.4%

Dietary Fiber 4.9 g19.6%

Sugars 12.1 g

Protein 35 g70.1%

Vitamin A 44.3% Vitamin C 52.6%

Calcium 12.9% Iron 16.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. Place noodles in microwave-safe bowl and cover. Cook in microwave on HIGH 3-3 1/2 minutes. Cool slightly.
2 Add soybeans, slaw, onions, sesame seeds, and sauce to noodles in bowl. Toss gently to combine.
3. Dust scallops with pan-searing flour and pat off excess. Heat olive oil in pan on medium high, until oil faintly smokes then add scallops. Turn over when scallops change color about one-quarter way up and seared side has turned paper-bag brown, 2-3 minutes.
4. Reduce heat to low and cook 2-3 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 120 degrees. (Check by inserting thermometer halfway into thickest part of scallops.)
5. Add basting oil and butter to skillet; swirl. Baste with spoon, 1-2 minutes, until internal temp reaches 130 degrees.
6. Transfer to clean platter and let rest at least 2 minutes.

SERVING
7. Pile the noodle salad onto plates and arrange seared scallops on top.
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