STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS, SCALLOPS AND SESAME SEEDS

Stir-Fried Asparagus, Scallops and Sesame Seeds image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus, stalks trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch slices
2 tablespoons peanut or safflower oil
1 clove garlic, minced
3 scallions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 pound scallops
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 teaspoon dry sherry or water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

Steam the asparagus for one to two minutes until al dente. Remove from heat and set aside.
Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Stir-fry the garlic, scallions and ginger for one minute. Add scallops and the asparagus and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the corn-starch mixture and bring to a boil.
Add the soy sauce and sesame oil with the sesame seeds. Toss mixture well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 226, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 669 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams