Scallop with Vermicelli
Tender scallops steamed over silky vermicelli noodles, topped with a savory garlic-soy sauce and fresh green onions. A quick, elegant dish that's surprisingly easy to make at home.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
- 8 large scallops
- 100 g vermicelli noodles
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 stalks green onions
- 1 inch piece ginger
- 1 small carrot
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Soak the 100g vermicelli in warm water for 10 minutes until soft, then drain and arrange on a heatproof plate.
- 2
Mince the 4 garlic cloves and 1 inch ginger. Slice the 3 green onions into thin strips and julienne the 1 small carrot into matchsticks.
- 3
Pat the 8 scallops dry and arrange them on top of the vermicelli. Sprinkle with half the garlic and ginger.
- 4
Set up a steamer over boiling water. Steam the plate for 8-10 minutes, until the scallops are just opaque and firm to the touch.
- 5
While steaming, heat the 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a small pan over medium. Add the remaining garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 6
Remove the plate from the steamer. Drizzle with the 2 tbsp soy sauce and the hot garlic oil. Top with the green onions and carrot shreds.
- 7
Serve immediately, hot.
Tools you’ll need
- Steamer
- Heatproof plate
- Small pan
- Knife
- Cutting board
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