Stir-Fried Chili Scallops with Baby Bok Choy

2 servings

Ingredients

8 large fresh sea scallops
2 Tablespoons. chicken broth
1 Tablespoon Chinese chili sauce
2 teaspoons. soy sauce
1/2 teaspoons. cornstarch
2 Tablespoons peanut oil
1 Tablespoon. minced ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
One medium head bok choy, trimmed and sliced (about 2 cups)
1 thin carrot, sliced on the bias
3 large crimini mushrooms, sliced
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips (about 2 cups)
1/3 cup chopped scallions

Directions

Rinse the scallops under cold water, remove the muscle and any visible bits of shell or grit, and set on paper towels. With more paper towels, pat the scallops dry.

In a small bowl combine the broth, chili sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch.

Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes within 1 to 2 seconds of contact.

Swirl in 1 Tablespoon of the oil, add the ginger and garlic, then, using a metal spatula, stir-fry for 10 seconds or until the aromatics are fragrant.

Push the aromatics to the sides of the wok. Carefully add the scallops and spread them evenly in one layer in the wok. Cook undisturbed for 1 minute, letting the scallops begin to sear. Sprinkle on 1/4 tsp. of the salt and stir-fry for 30 seconds or until the scallops are opaque but not cooked through.

Transfer the scallops to a plate.

Swirl the remaining 1 Tbs. oil into the wok, add the bok choy, carrot, and bell peppers, sprinkle on the remaining 1/4 tsp. salt, and stir-fry 1 minute or until the bok choy just begins to turn bright green. Add the mushrooms and scallions and stir-fry for 30 seconds

Stir the broth mixture, swirl it into the wok, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Return the scallops with any juices that have accumulated to the wok. Cook until the scallops are just cooked. Serve with rice.


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