Fried Scallops Chinese Style Food

SHIRLEY'S FRIED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Wash scallops in cold water, and drain on paper towel.
• Beat eggs.
• Add salt to crumbs.
• Roll scallops in crumbs, then dip in egg. Roll in crumbs again.
• Deep fry 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Scallops are done when they are white in the middle.
• Drain on absorbent paper towels.
• Serve with lemon and ketchup, tarter sauce, or cocktail sauce.

EASY FRIED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Pour buttermilk into a bowl. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
• Immerse 4 or 5 scallops in the bowl of buttermilk. Transfer to the flour mixture; roll around until thickly coated.
• Lower scallops gently into the hot oil. Cook until golden and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining scallops.

FRIED SCALLOPS CHINESE STYLE

Steps:

• wash scallops pat dry with paper towel.
• mix together marinade and let scallops stand in marinade for 15 minutes.
• combine cornstarch and salt in a plastic bag.
• shake several scallops in bag dip in egg then in bread crumbs.
• heat oil in wok to 350*.
• lower heat some and lower scallops into oil and fry until brown about 2 minutes.
• drain on paper towels.

STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Sprinkle the scallops with half the salt. Let stand for 20 minutes.
• Trim the asparagus, discarding the tough ends. Cut into 2-inch pieces and blanch in a large pan of boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a preheated wok or deep pan over high heat. Add the scallops and stir-fry 30 seconds. Remove, drain on paper towels, set aside.
• Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the wok or pan over high heat. Add the ginger and stir-fry until fragrant. Return the scallops and vegetables to the pan and add the pepper, rice wine, and stock. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes, then toss through the sesame oil and serve immediately.

STIR FRY SCALLOPS

Steps:

• RINSE SCALLOPS WELL, PAT DRY.
• WASH AND REMOVE ENDS FROM SNOW PEAS, SLICE MUSHROOMS 1/4" THICK, CUT PEPPERS INTO 1/2" PIECES.
• DIVIDE MARINADE IN HALF.
• TOSS SCALLOPS WITH 1/2 MARINADE.
• HEAT OIL IN WOK AND STIR FRY SCALLOPS ABOUT 4-5 MINS.
• REMOVE SCALLOPS AND SET ASIDE.
• STIR FRY VEGETABLES UNTIL TENDER CRISP.
• ABOUT 3-4 MINS.
• PLACE ALL INGREDIENTS BACK INTO WOK, ADD REMAINING MARINADE.
• STIR UNTIL HEATED THROUGH.
• SERVE OVER RICE OR ANGEL HAIR PASTA.

STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH LETTUCE

Steps:

• Early morning PRE-PREP:.
• Place the scallops in a bowl; add 1/2 cup water, soak for approximately 10 hours (or steam for 1 hour) til the scallops are softened.
• Final Prep:.
• Wash and tear lettuce into large sheets.
• Remove scallops and drain, retaining soaking liquid. Tear the scallops into shreds. Place the shredded scallops, retained liquid, and the sauce ingredients into a pot; bring to boil, Add the cornstarch slurry/thickner into the pot and allow to thicken, then set aside.
• Heat a wok (or saute pan) over med-high heat, add oil, and add the scallions, stir-fry until fragrant and then add lettuce. Continue stir-frying until it is limp. Remove from heat and using a slotted spoon (or drain the lettuce) and add to the scallop sauce. Reheat the lettuce and scallop sauce over medium heat and transfer to a serving platter and serve.
• IF using dried shrimp, the shrimp must be rinsed and soaked for 20 minutes until soft before using.