scallop oriental

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Diane Taylor
Glen Allen, VA

I was looking for something different to make and found this recipe in the newspaper years ago. It was a big hit with my family and at the same time, I was able to sneak in some vegetables for my kids.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 35 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For scallop oriental

  • 1 lb
    bay scallops
  • 2 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    dry sherry
  • 1/4 tsp
    sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1/3 c
    peanut oil ( or vegetable oil)
  • 1/2 c
    cashews (optional) especially if allergic to nuts
  • 2 c
    sliced zucchini, unpeeled
  • 2 c
    fresh sliced mushrooms
  • 1 c
    sliced green pepper
  • 1 c
    sliced green onions
  • 1/3 tsp
    salt

How To Make scallop oriental

  • 1
    Combine soy sauce, sherry, sugar, pepper and ginger in medium bowl.
  • 2
    Add scallops and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • 3
    Heat oil in wok or iron skillet over medium heat.
  • 4
    Saute cashews; remove and drain. (optional)
  • 5
    Saute zucchini, mushrooms, peppers, onions and salt (3 minutes)
  • 6
    Remove vegetables with slotted spoon. Set them aside.
  • 7
    Add scallops to pan; saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • 8
    Add remaining vegetables again and heat 2 minutes before serving over rice. Use brown or wild rice.
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