Stir-Fried Scallops With Lettuce Recipe

Name: Stir-Fried Scallops With Lettuce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 dried scallops or 2 tablespoons dried shrimp; water, for soaking (soak in the fridge the morning of dinner); Sauce; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch black pepper or 1 pinch white pepper, if you have it; 1 cup strong chicken broth (if using canned, college inn is recommended, but cut back on salt); 1/2 teaspoon sugar (this is my adaptation or addition); Thickner; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 1/2 tablespoons water; 4 tablespoons oil (I reduced amount to 1 TB); 1 scallion, cut into 1-inch lengths; 1 head iceberg lettuce

Servings: persons

3 dried scallops or 2 tablespoons dried shrimp
water, for soaking (soak in the fridge the morning of dinner)
Sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch black pepper or 1 pinch white pepper, if you have it
1 cup strong chicken broth (if using canned, college inn is recommended, but cut back on salt)
1/2 teaspoon sugar (this is my adaptation or addition)
Thickner
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons water
4 tablespoons oil (I reduced amount to 1 TB)
1 scallion, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 head iceberg lettuce

1
Early morning PRE-PREP:
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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.
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Final Prep:
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Wash and tear lettuce into large sheets.
5
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.
6
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.
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IF using dried shrimp, the shrimp must be rinsed and soaked for 20 minutes until soft before using.

360

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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: 3 dried scallops or 2 tablespoons dried shrimp, water, for soaking (soak in the fridge the morning of dinner), Sauce, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Scallops With Lettuce 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.

Stir-Fried Scallops With Lettuce

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