Spicy Scallop Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Spicy Scallop Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 small scallops; 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 egg white; salt & pepper; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 4 ounces Chinese celery, chopped; 8 water chestnuts, chopped; 4 ounces bamboo shoots, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 inch gingerroot, minced; 2 scallions, sliced fine; 16 butter lettuce leaves; 1/2 tablespoon chili bean sauce, to serve

Servings: persons

8 small scallops
2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 egg white
salt & pepper
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
4 ounces Chinese celery, chopped
8 water chestnuts, chopped
4 ounces bamboo shoots, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 inch gingerroot, minced
2 scallions, sliced fine
16 butter lettuce leaves
1/2 tablespoon chili bean sauce, to serve

1
Blanch scallops in boiling water for 10 minutes. Remove and place in ice bath.
2
Marinate scallops with 2 tsp cornstrch, egg white, and salt andpepper; set aside 30 minutes.
3
Mix together soy, remaining cornstrach, and 1 tsp water.
4
Heat oil; cook vegetables 2-3 minutes.
5
Add scallops and cook 1 minute before adding sauce mixture; stir till thickens.
6
Place the scallop mixture in a lettuce leaf with bean sauce. Eat and enjoy.

170

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 small scallops, 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 egg white, salt & pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy Scallop Lettuce Wraps falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Scallop Lettuce Wraps

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