Scallop Asparagus Stir Fry
Bursting with vibrant flavors and packed with nutrients, this Scallop Asparagus Stir Fry is the perfect quick and healthy dinner option. Tender, golden-seared sea scallops pair beautifully with crisp asparagus, all brought together in a savory sauce made with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a hint of ginger and garlic for an aromatic boost. This stir fry is expertly balanced with the richness of sesame oil and a fresh pop of scallions, making it a crowd-pleasing dish that's ready in just 25 minutes! Serve it over fluffy steamed rice or your favorite noodles for a restaurant-quality meal that’s perfect for weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams large sea scallops
- 300 grams asparagus
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 scallions (sliced)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the scallops under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. If needed, remove the tough muscle from the side of each scallop.
Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and cut the stalks into 5 cm (2-inch) pieces.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Peel and finely grate the ginger.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the scallops in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden but just undercooked. Remove the scallops from the pan and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the asparagus to the skillet and stir fry for 3-4 minutes, until crisp-tender.
Return the scallops to the skillet and pour in the sauce mixture. Toss everything together, cooking for another 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
Drizzle the sesame oil over the stir fry and give it a final toss. Sprinkle sliced scallions on top for garnish.
Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.2 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1647 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 597 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
