Scallops With Asian Noodle Salad Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 ounce bean thread noodles see * Note
- Â Â (cellophane noodles)
- 4 ounce snow peas thinly sliced
- Â Â on diagonal - (abt 1 1/3 c.)
- 1 c. bean sprouts
- 1 c. matchstick-size seeded
- Â Â peeled cucumber strips
- 1/4 c. minced fresh mint
- 1/4 c. minced fresh basil
- 1/4 c. minced fresh cilantro
- 1/4 c. minced roasted salted peanuts
- 2 Tbsp. finely shredded carrot
- 1/3 c. water
- 1/4 c. Thai fish sauce (nam pla) see * Note
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 x garlic clove chopped
- 1 tsp chopped serrano chili
- 1 tsp chili-garlic sauce see * Note
- Â Â Salt to taste
- Â Â Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
- 1 lb sea scallops
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- Â Â Salt to taste
- Â Â Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 x shallots thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp. finely-minced lemongrass see * Note
- 1 lrg garlic clove minced
Directions
- * Note: Available at Asian markets and in the produce section and/or possibly Asian foods section of some supermarkets.
- For Salad: Pull noodles apart; place in large bowl. Pour sufficient boiling water over to cover generously. Soak noodles till tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Drain; return to same bowl. Cut noodles in half (or possibly in thirds if very long).
- Add in snow peas, bean sprouts, cucumber, herbs, peanuts, and carrot to noodles and toss to blend. Combine 1/3 c. water and all other ingredients in small bowl; whisk to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Stir dressing into noodle mix. Let stand 15 min, tossing occasionally.
- For Scallops: Sprinkle scallops with sugar, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in shallots, lemongrass, and garlic; stir 1 minute. Add in scallops; saute/fry till just opaque in center, about 3 min.
- Divide salad among 4 plates; top with scallops and serve.
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 285g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 289 | |
| Calories from Fat 112 | 39% |
| Total Fat 12.63g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 1.42g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.18g | |
| Cholesterol 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium 1641mg | 68% |
| Potassium 670mg | 19% |
| Total Carbs 20.56g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 9% |
| Sugars 12.93g | 9% |
| Protein 24.51g | 39% |
