Scallops & Snow Pea Stir-fry
Recipe from Family Circle

The firm yet tender texture of scallops makes them an excellent choice for stir-fry recipes. Here, their sweet taste is enhanced with sesame-soy sauce.


Scallops & Snow Pea Stir-fry

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Servings: Makes 6 servings.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup
    chicken broth
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  • 1/4 cup
    orange juice
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  • 2 tablespoons
    fresh lemon juice
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  • 2 tablespoons
    soy sauce
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  • 1 teaspoon
    dark Asian sesame oil
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  • 1 tablespoon
    sugar
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  • 1 tablespoon
    cornstarch
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1 tablespoon
    vegetable oil
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  • 2 large
    cloves garlic, finely chopped
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  • 2 tablespoons
    finely chopped fresh ginger
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  • 1-1/2 pounds
    sea scallops, halved and muscle removed
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  • 1 pound
    snow peas, trimmed
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    Grated orange rind (optional)
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  •  
    Cucumber Salad (recipe follows)
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Directions
1.
In small bowl, combine chicken broth, orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch and salt.
2.
In very large (12-inch) nonstick skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry 1 minute. Increase heat to high. Add scallops. Stir-fry until opaque, about 2 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer scallops to clean bowl.
3.
Add snow peas to skillet; stir-fry 2 minutes. Stir reserved broth mixture and add to skillet. Simmer 1 minute. Add scallops back to skillet. Simmer 1 minute. Serve hot. Sprinkle with orange rind, if desired. Serve with Cucumber Salad, and rice, if desired. Makes 6 servings.
4.
Cucumber Salad: In large bowl, toss together: 2 cucumbers, halved lengthwise and cut into half-moons; 1 bunch radishes, each halved and cut into half-moons; 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained. In small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon dark Asian sesame oil. Pour over salad; toss. Nutrient Value Per Serving: 37 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated), 1 g protein, 7 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 203 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 248, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 938 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 33 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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