SPICY SCALLOP LETTUCE WRAPS

Spicy Scallop Lettuce Wraps image

Provided by nikki ciciretto

Categories Asian

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.6, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 4, Sodium 41.1, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 4.9