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.

Servings:
Makes 6 servings.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Ingredients
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1/2 cupchicken brothsee savings

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1/4 cuporange juicesee savings

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2 tablespoonsfresh lemon juicesee savings

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2 tablespoonssoy saucesee savings

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1 teaspoondark Asian sesame oilsee savings

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1 tablespoonsugarsee savings

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1 tablespooncornstarchsee savings

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1/2 teaspoonsaltsee savings

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1 tablespoonvegetable oilsee savings

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2 largecloves garlic, finely choppedsee savings

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2 tablespoonsfinely chopped fresh gingersee savings

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1-1/2 poundssea scallops, halved and muscle removedsee savings

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1 poundsnow peas, trimmedsee savings

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Grated orange rind (optional)see savings

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Cucumber Salad (recipe follows)see savings

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Directions
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In small bowl, combine chicken broth, orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch and salt.
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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.
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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.
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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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