Stir Fried Scallops With Asparagus Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful stir-fry featuring succulent scallops and tender asparagus. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner, and frozen scallops work perfectly if you're short on time! Impress your friends and family with this restaurant-quality dish, ready in under an hour.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 185.7 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Stir Fried Scallops With Asparagus

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How to Make Stir Fried Scallops With Asparagus

  1. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt over 1 pound of scallops. Let stand for 20 minutes.
  2. Trim the tough ends from 1 pound of asparagus. Cut into 2-inch pieces and blanch in a large pan of boiling water for 30 seconds.
  3. Remove asparagus and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a preheated wok or large skillet over high heat.
  5. Add the scallops and stir-fry for 30 seconds until lightly browned.
  6. Remove scallops, drain on paper towels, and set aside.
  7. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in the wok or skillet over high heat.
  8. Add 1 tablespoon minced ginger and stir-fry until fragrant (about 15 seconds).
  9. Return the scallops and asparagus to the pan. Add 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon rice wine, and 2 tablespoons chicken stock (or water).
  10. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes.
  11. Toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil and serve immediately. Garnish with chopped green onions (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

53 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

8g

Carbs

2g