Steamed Garlic Scallops
Steamed Garlic Scallops is a classic Cantonese dish that highlights the delicate flavor of fresh scallops with the aromatic essence of garlic. This simple and elegant recipe is perfect for a special dinner or a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh scallops
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Rinse the scallops under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Arrange the scallops in a heatproof dish or a steaming plate.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic over the scallops.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. Pour the mixture over the scallops.
- Place the dish in a steamer over boiling water and steam for 8-10 minutes, or until the scallops are opaque and cooked through.
- Remove the dish from the steamer and sprinkle the sliced green onions over the scallops.
- Serve the steamed garlic scallops hot with steamed rice or as part of a multi-course Cantonese meal.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 180 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 8g
- Carbohydrates
- 6g
Supplies
Heatproof dish or steaming plate
Tools
Steamer
Serving suggestions
Serve the steamed garlic scallops with a side of steamed jasmine rice and a simple vegetable stir-fry for a complete Cantonese meal.
Tips & tricks
For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality scallops and adjust the steaming time based on the size and thickness of the scallops.
Cost
$20