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Seafood Entrees

Scallop and Asparagus Stir-fry

Serves 4 By Good Housekeeping

Ingredients

Amount Measure Ingredient
1 lb.scallops
1 Tbsp.ginger root -- peeled and chopped
2 Tbspsoy sauce
2 Tbsp.Vegetable oil
2 clovesgarlic -- sliced
1 1/2lb.asparagus -- trimmed and cut into
-- 2in. pieces
1/4 tsp.crushed red pepper
1/2 cupfresh basil leaves -- chopped
2 cupscooked rice

Directions

Rinse scallops under running cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. In bowl, tossscallops with ginger and 1 Tbsp. soy sauce. In non-stick skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. oilover medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook till galden brown, stirring often.With slotted spoon,remove garlic to bowl. In same skillet, cook asparagus andcrushed red pepper until tender-crisp, about 7 minutes. Remove to bowl. Add 1Tbsp. oil to skillet, add scallop mixture and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until opaque.Add asparagus, garlic and remaining soy sauce to skillet. Heat through. Toss withbasil. Serve with cooked white rice.This is hot. You may use less ginger and/or red pepper flakes. A little driedbasil may be used instead of fresh.