Steamed Scallops With Soy Sauce And Garlic Oil Recipes

STEAMED GARLIC SCALLOPS WITH VERMICELLI (蒜蓉粉丝扇贝)

Steps:

• Immerse the vermicelli in cold water until the vermicelli becomes soft, about 15 minutes (depending on the type and brand of vermicelli).
• Julienne the green parts of the 2 green onions and put them in ice water for about 15 minutes (this will make the green onions curl up a bit).
• While waiting for the vermicelli and green onions, prepare the other ingredients. Peel and mince the garlic. Chop the 2 teaspoons of fermented black beans and fresh chili peppers into small pieces. Set aside.
• Heat a skillet under medium-low or low heat and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. When the oil is slightly warm (not hot), add all the minced garlic. Lightly fry the garlic until fragrant and soft, but not brown; about 1 minute. Transfer the garlic along with the oil to a bowl. Add the chopped fermented black beans, 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon of sugar to the garlic, mixing well.
• Heat the steamer under medium-high heat. While waiting for the water to boil, plate the scallops. First, arrange the scallop shells (or small sauce dishes) on a large plate that fits inside the steamer. Second, take a small portion of the softened vermicelli and use two hands to loop the vermicelli into a little nest and put it on top of each scallop shell (or a small sauce dish). Third, add 1 teaspoon of the sauce to the vermicelli. Fourth, put one piece of scallop meat on top. Finally, add an additional 1 teaspoon of the sauce on the scallop.
• When the water boils in the steamer, carefully transfer the plated scallops to the steamer. Cover the lid and steam for 5 minutes under medium-high or high heat. When the time is up, immediately remove the scallop to avoid overcooking.
• Drain the julienned green onions and pat dry with a paper towel. Arrange a few green onions and 2 to 3 chopped fresh chili peppers on top of each scallop. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil under high heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking, pour a little bit on top of each scallop. Enjoy while hot!

QUICK STEAMED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl mix together the scallops, lemon juice, garlic and chili power if desired along with any other seasonings you like with scallops.
• Prepare a a small steamer with 2 cups of water and bring it to the boil until steaming well.
• Place the noodles and vegies in the bottom of the steamer in with the water, scallops at the top.
• Once back at the boil drop heat to around medium so it continues to steam without boiling too hard. Steam for 8-10 minutes.
• Drain noodles and vegetables, stir through soy sauce (once again to taste) and serve with scallops on top.

STEAMED CHINESE SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Clean the scallops and reserve one of the shells.
• Brush the scallops with garlic. Put the scallops in a scallop shell.
• Mix the soy sauce and chili garlic sauce together, and pour the mixture onto the scallops.
• Put the shell into a bamboo steamer, and steam for 4 to 5 minutes. Take the scallops out the shell and serve immediately, garnished with ginger.