STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH LETTUCE
From Wei-Chuan's Cookbook, Chinese Cuisine. This is an authentic chinese recipe. The dried scallops or dried shrimp lends a complex aroma to the clean crisp lettuce. Dried scallops are expensive, but they lend a sweet seafood taste and is much preferred, the dried shrimp is tasty too, but the flavor is more robust. Although I made this as is with the dried scallops --it was excellent, and I loved the texture of the lettuce, I find iceberg void of the nutrients of true green leafy vegetables favored by the Chinese. Therefore, this dish can be made with romaine lettuce, baby bok choy or pea shoot leaves (which are abundant in late winter and early spring in chinatowns in major cities.) We actually ordered this dish with scallop/pea shoot leaves recently over Chinese New Year in a restaurant and it would've been tastier with this sauce!
Provided by pizzamoon5-toss
Categories Greens
Time 10h10m
Yield 1 platter, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Early morning PRE-PREP:.
- Place the scallops in a bowl; add 1/2 cup water, soak for approximately 10 hours (or steam for 1 hour) til the scallops are softened.
- Final Prep:.
- Wash and tear lettuce into large sheets.
- Remove scallops and drain, retaining soaking liquid. Tear the scallops into shreds. Place the shredded scallops, retained liquid, and the sauce ingredients into a pot; bring to boil, Add the cornstarch slurry/thickner into the pot and allow to thicken, then set aside.
- Heat a wok (or saute pan) over med-high heat, add oil, and add the scallions, stir-fry until fragrant and then add lettuce. Continue stir-frying until it is limp. Remove from heat and using a slotted spoon (or drain the lettuce) and add to the scallop sauce. Reheat the lettuce and scallop sauce over medium heat and transfer to a serving platter and serve.
- IF using dried shrimp, the shrimp must be rinsed and soaked for 20 minutes until soft before using.
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Diego Bucheli
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The scallops and lettuce cook quickly, and the sauce is flavorful and easy to make.
Brycen Vance
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could use some more spices or herbs.
Qamar Ayesha
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
Fernanda Gonzalez
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The scallops were cooked evenly and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a delicious meal.
Babu Clinton
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The scallops are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my guests.
Piper Miley
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less soy sauce next time.
Jhagar Pun
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of scallops, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Vasuvi Vasu
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I especially liked the sauce, which was flavorful and complemented the scallops and lettuce well.
Queen Royalty
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a delicious meal.
Zinnia
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could use some more spices or herbs.
DANISH RAYEEN
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
zek hall
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The scallops and lettuce cook quickly, and the sauce is flavorful and easy to make.
Rafif Abidi
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a bit of ginger and garlic to the sauce for extra flavor.
Fiyaz Malik
[email protected]This dish was a disappointment. The scallops were tough and the lettuce was wilted. The sauce was also bland.
dennis fillbrandt
[email protected]The scallops were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the lettuce was crisp and the sauce was tasty. Overall, it was a good dish.
Debbie Diamond TV
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The scallops were cooked evenly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.
Abhinandan Saxena
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but this dish changed my mind. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the lettuce was a great addition. I'll definitely be making this again.
Elijah Schubert
[email protected]This stir-fried scallops with lettuce dish was a delightful culinary experience. The scallops were cooked to perfection, tender and juicy, while the lettuce provided a refreshing crunch. The sauce was flavorful and complemented the seafood and vegeta