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.

Steamed Garlic Scallops

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

  1. Rinse the scallops under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Arrange the scallops in a heatproof dish or a steaming plate.
  3. Sprinkle the minced garlic over the scallops.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. Pour the mixture over the scallops.
  5. Place the dish in a steamer over boiling water and steam for 8-10 minutes, or until the scallops are opaque and cooked through.
  6. Remove the dish from the steamer and sprinkle the sliced green onions over the scallops.
  7. 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